The Salvation Army has their Angel Tree set up at Central Mall. Angels are available from the Christmas Tree. Choose an angel from the tree and give a child joy on Christmas morning with gifts.

Thanks to supporters of The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, thousands of American children will have presents waiting under their Christmas trees this year.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides new clothing and toys for children of needy families. Angel Trees are decorated with numbered paper angel tags with the first name, age and gender of a child in need. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags.

Support an Angel this Christmas!

The Salvation Army to launch the campaign, which raises millions of dollars throughout the holiday season. Last year, the Red Kettle Campaign collected $148.7 million. Donations help provide meals and shelter for families in need and Christmas toys for millions of children, among numerous other social services.

In addition to giving online or to the more than 25,000 traditional bell ringers, supporters can donate through the Army’s text-to-give program. By texting the word “KETTLE” to 80888, donors can send $10 to the Red Kettle Campaign.

From its humble beginnings as a Salvation Army captain’s startup program in 1891 in San Francisco, the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable campaigns in the United States. It provides toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs year-round. As part of the campaign, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers throughout the country ring bells and solicit donations to the red kettles.

The Salvation Army is located at 400 E. 4th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. 870-774-2701

 

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