Toccoa, Ga – The Angel Tree Program, along with The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, is one of The Salvation Army’s best-known Christmas efforts. More than 100,000 children across Georgia, enough to fill the Mercedes Benz Stadium, will experience the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning thanks to generous donors and the help of The Salvation Army.
“The Angel Tree program provides toys and clothing to children and families who might be struggling to afford Christmas gifts this year, thanks to the generosity of donors and businesses in the community,” said Director Dixon of The Salvation Army. “Angels are available for adoption by community members and businesses, who in no small way help deliver the magic and message of Christmas to those in need.”
The Salvation Army Angel Trees are located at Walmart-Toccoa, Cornelia, Clayton; Beall’s Outlet of Toccoa & Cornelia.The trees are decorated with paper angels, each representing a child who – without this program – may not receive a gift at Christmas. “We are forever grateful for the generous support of our community and local businesses that work alongside The Salvation Army at Christmas, and all year round,” said Dixon. “There is also the opportunity for your business, civic group, or church to adopt an Angel at your location. Please get in touch if you’d like to support in this way.”
Angels will be available for adoption throughout the months of November and December at Walmarts and Beall’s Outlets … with a deadline of Dec. 10!!! Last year, 520 angels were available for adoption in our service area, and this year we have 483 children enrolled in the program. Gift distribution will take place Toccoa, from on Dec. 13. Volunteers are needed to help sort and pass out the items to families who will come to collect them on distribution day. For more information about adopting an Angel or current volunteer opportunities, please call Rebecca Dixon at 706-716-4712.
“You can also shop for Angel Tree gifts from the comfort of your own home! Thanks to Walmart, donors can purchase gifts for The Salvation Army Angel Tree through Registry for Good,” said Direction. “Walmart will deliver these items directly to The Salvation Army. You can search for The Salvation Army Angel Tree of Clayton, Cornelia, Toccoa and all of Northeast Georgia at www.walmartangeltree.com and order items today that will benefit local families.”
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.