The Salvation Army of Davidson County prepares to open registration for Christmas assistance
“Angel Tree program provides joy for a local child in need.”
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC (September 6, 2022) –
“We are gearing up to begin this holiday season and ready to enjoy all the festivities and many ways of celebrating life and love in our community. The Salvation Army Angel Tree ® program is a huge part of that for us. Connecting resources to bring holiday cheer to so many” says Major Whitney Morton of The Salvation Army Davidson County Corps. This year’s Angel Tree ® will be accepting registration for children for its annual Angel Tree ® program from October 1st – October 14th. The Angel Tree ® program, which provides new clothing and toys for children from low-income families, is for children ages birth to 16.
Local families in need of Christmas Assistance may apply for The Salvation Army of Davidson County’s Angel Tree ® Program.
When: Saturday, October 1st – Friday, October 14th
Where: Register online at: www.saangeltree.org
Beginning on Saturday, October 1st , the parents or legal guardians of children 16 years old and younger, living in Davidson County, are eligible to apply for Christmas assistance with The Salvation Army of Davidson County. Each family registered for the program is screened through a process that helps verify their needs.
In order to complete the online application the following documents will be needed: Picture ID for the person applying. (Driver`s License, Consular ID, Passport), Birth Certificate for each child applying, Proof of Income for all household members this may be in the form of recent paystubs of the month/bank direct deposit verification, child support, Social Security or SSI, or income statement from DFCS for SNAP benefits.
For anyone that is paid with cash must provide letter from employer stating hours and wages. The Salvation Army of Davidson County request that parents be mindful when selecting items for the children’s wish list (Including clothing and shoe sizes of children, and a dream gift idea for each child under $100.) Angel Tree ® distribution will be held on Friday, December 16th , 2022 from 9:00am-2:00pm. For additional questions or assistance with online registration please contact Erica Trail at 336-481-7324 ext. 2.
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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.
