The Angel Tree Program

The Angel Tree program provides underprivileged children and seniors with holiday gifts and proof that someone cares.

This program relies on the selfless giving and support of the community to bring joy and happiness to those less fortunate during the holiday season. No child chooses to live in poverty and no senior ever expects to rely on the goodwill of others. The Angel Tree program provides clothing, special-needs gifts and other wished-for items such as toys.

During a screening process to verify need, Angels (children ages 12 and under and seniors ages 62 and older) are qualified for the program. Angels are assigned a tag listing their name, age, sex, clothing size and the item(s) they would like or need. During the holiday season, these tags are added to the Angel Trees at Carrefour at Kirby Woods, Oak Court Mall and Wolfchase Galleria. In addition to the trees at the malls, many corporations have Angel Trees at their offices.

Angel Tree is a huge undertaking that requires intense coordination. In 2009, 1,056 volunteers provided 4,593 hours working at the trees in the malls, helping at the warehouse and distributing gifts. In addition, thousands of people give their time and money to adopt the angels.

NUMBERS OF ANGELS SERVED IN 2009:

• 5,621 Children served
• 795 Seniors served
• 1,949 Parents served
• 8,365 Total
• 1,798 Bikes distributed

We are particularly grateful to the following for their support for the 2009 Angel Tree program: AutoZone, FedEx, International Paper, Flextronics, Valero, Technicolor by Thomson, The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, Clear Channel Radio, Cellular South, WREG News Channel 3, Wolfchase Galleria, Oak Court Mall and Carrefour at Kirby Woods.