Big Spring, Texas (November 21, 2022) – 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 Texas, enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys 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 in the community,” said Major Dean Moretz 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 typically located at area malls, Walmart and other businesses during the holidays. The trees are decorated with paper angels, each representing a child or senior 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 Moretz. “There is also the opportunity for your business, civic group or church to host an Angel Tree 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 Big Spring Heritage Museum, Walmart, The Salvation Army Administrative Officers, and Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Last year, 571 angels were available for adoption in Big Spring, and this year we expect to have 650 children enrolled in the program. Gift distribution will take place at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club located at 811 W. 5th Street, from 9 AM – 2:30 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Volunteers are needed to help sort and pass out the items to families who will come to collect them on distribution day.
“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 Moretz. “Walmart will deliver these items directly to The Salvation Army. You can search for The Salvation Army Big Spring at www.walmartangeltree.com and order items today that will benefit local families.”
For more information about adopting an Angel or other Christmas programs, please call The Salvation Army at (432) 267-8239 or visit www.salvationarmybigspring.org
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About The Salvation Army
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.
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