WASHINGTON, NJ – December 23, 2025 – Santa Claus, Elsa from DISNEY FROZEN® fame, and tremendous community support helped the 16th annual Rossi Festival of Trees raise more than $100,000 to benefit Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc. and the Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey.
“We had an ambitious goal for 2025, and thanks to the families, companies, and organizations who sponsored the event and the 93 trees, nine wreaths, and 62 stars that were on display, we surpassed our target,” said Patti Sue Rossi of Rossi Auto Group. “This brings the total amount raised since 2010 – all of which is donated to local non-profits – to nearly $700,000.”
Ally Financial Inc. was a Silver Bells sponsor for the event. Jingle Bells sponsors included All Image Asphalt, Fred Beans Chevrolet, H&S Enterprises, Inc., Horwith Trucks, Inc., NJ Car, Princeton Hosted Solutions, St. Lukes Hospital- Warren Campus, and The Meat Shoppe by Arctic Foods. The full list of sponsors can be found by clicking here.
This year’s event, which was held on December 11 at Rossi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Washington, NJ, was kicked off by a performance by the Abilities Rock Stars. Three winning trees were selected by event attendees:
- · “In memory STEVE MACIAG 1929 – 2025 Aviation Enthusiast”
- · Greenwich Autism Alliance with decorations by Abilities, Hackettstown Program
- · H&S Enterprises
“The Festival of Trees has become a coveted community event, kicking off the holiday season and bringing businesses and community members together in celebration of giving back to two very vital community organizations. The Rossi family and staff are proud to be able to be a part of something so magical,” said Rossi.
Photos of the event, captured by Cathy Miller Photography, can be found online by clicking here.
The Rossi Festival of Trees will return again next year; the 17th annual event is scheduled for December 10, 2026. For more information, visit www.RossiFestivalOfTrees.com or contact celebrate@rossifestivaloftrees.com.
