On CBS 58 Sunday Morning, Hoffmann shared his story with Jacob Kittilstad in hopes that more will become aware of the dispassionate and destructive power of addiction.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A Christmas tree lot in Dayton is spreading more than just Christmas cheer, it’s spreading hope for families in Dayton. Good Shepherd Ministries sets up its tree lot ...

The 12-foot tree set up at The Lantern shows the magnitude addiction has on so many lives. “It’s important for me to say that we have a two-year-old on the tree and accidental overdose happens ...

MEGAN: HER SON MAXWELL IS PART OF THE TREE. >> THIS IS AFTER LIVING ROUGH FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. MEGAN: HE DIED IN 2014 AFTER A BATTLE WITH DRUG ADDICTION.

The foundation wants the tree to spark conversation about the tough topics parents often avoid."We want there to be a conversation about drugs and alcohol addiction," Frontera said.

The ministry’s Tree Charity Fund Drive is on East 3rd Street, near Keowee Street in East Dayton. The lot is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Christmas Eve, or until the trees are sold out.

The presentation will be held at The Ranch at Dove Tree, 1406 County Road 5800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Michelle Sandin at [email protected] or call 773-1882.