An aluminum Christmas tree, made by the late John Kovalchik of Leechburg, sits atop a flagpole at the home of his son, Joseph Kovalchik, in Gilpin. Joseph inherited his father’s metal tree in ...

The kit is 373 pieces and plays “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” once assembled. The tree is topped with a golden snowflake and trimmed with tiny ornaments.

So far this year, the Fort Dodge project raised more than $2,600, enough for about 65 kits. The Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Project shows anyone and everyone can be the light in their community.