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The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is officially underway and this year, the organization is encouraging individuals, families and friends to give with joy this holiday season and help fulfill the wish lists of more than 35,000 Angels. Adoptions opened online Nov. 3 and in-person at malls across North Texas on Nov. 7. They are open to the public.
The annual holiday tradition ensures children, seniors and adults with special needs in North Texas wake up to gifts under the tree on Christmas morning,
who otherwise may go without. It is thanks to the generosity of the public that The Salvation Army is able to spread hope and happiness to our most vulnerable neighbors across the region.
Home to one of the largest Angel Tree programs in the world, The Salvation Army of North Texas has helped make Christmas memorable for nearly 50 years.
Adopting an Angel delivers gifts that spark happiness and create lasting hope for families not only during the holiday, but throughout the year.
“With more than 35,000 Angels registered for gifts this year, we need public support now more than ever,” said Major Carolynn Webb, area commander
of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “Now is the perfect time for our community to come together in the spirit of giving. Every gift, whether through Angel Tree adoptions, monetary donations, or volunteering helps The Salvation Army of North Texas meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our neighbors all year long. We are deeply thankful to our supporters who make this program possible each year.”
Once an Angel has been registered, their Christmas wish list is catalogued by The Salvation Army and available for the public to adopt. Items suggested for purchase can include essentials like new clothing, pajamas, hygiene and care products, and shoes, or could be lighthearted gifts such as toys, games or sports equipment.
Now, supporters can adopt an Angel in the county that they live or work in across North Texas, with Angels categorized by county.
The last day to adopt an Angel is Dec. 6.
Participating retail locations will also have Angel Tree tags on Christmas trees to adopt an Angel in-person. That includes:
NorthPark Center
Galleria Dallas
North East Mall
The Shops at Willow Bend
Golden Triangle Mall
Hulen Mall
The Parks at Arlington
Forgotten Angel tags will also be available for selection at select retailers, which helps The Salvation Army make Christmas happen for those who were
adopted but their wishes weren’t completely fulfilled and they are still in need of gifts.
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