With the holiday season underway, The Salvation Army of Lufkin and Nacogdoches has issued an urgent call for community assistance with its Angel Tree program. Over 300 angels representing local children in need have yet to be adopted, just over a week before the gift return deadline on December 8.
“We still have so many children counting on the community to make their Christmas wishes come true,” said Captain Jenifer Philips. “We urging individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to swiftly step up and adopt an angel during this crucial homestretch.”
The annual Angel Tree program provides new clothes and toys for underprivileged youth whose families cannot afford them. Community members can participate by adopting paper angel tags from trees at locations like Walmart, Hobby Lobby, the Lufkin Mall, and Southside Bank. Angels include gift ideas and sizes for each child.
For those who cannot adopt an angel in person, online adoption is available through the Walmart Registry for Good. Visit www.walmartangeltree.com and simply search for The Salvation Army chapter in Lufkin or Nacogdoches. Walmart will ship all donated gifts directly to the local Salvation Army for distribution.
Captain Philips emphasized that every angel adoption makes a difference in showing needy youth that the community cares. “We believe no child’s wish should go unfulfilled at Christmas time,” she said. “With hurried action in these remaining days, we can surprise hundreds of children with expressions of love they’ll never forget.”
Get involved by adopting an angel, volunteering, or making a donation. For details, contact:
Lufkin – Captain Jenifer Philips, 936-634-5132, Jenifer.phillips@uss.salvationarmy.org Nacogdoches – Darla O’Neill, 936-569-9871, Darla.oneill@uss.salvationarmy.org
Some other locations include Old Navy, Chick-fil-A on the loop, Eye Mart, Cheddars, Texas Road House, Red Lobster, Austin Bank.
About The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army provides assistance to nearly 24 million Americans annually through social services like food, shelter, rehabilitation support, disaster relief and youth programs. For more on The Salvation Army mission or to donate, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
