The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore to Begin Angel Tree Registration

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Angel Tree program provides joy for local children in need.

Salisbury, MD – October 11, 2022 –The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore will be doing in-person registration for our Angel Tree program for children ages birth to 14 years old starting October 17 through October 21, 2022, at select times. The Angel Tree program provides new clothing and toys for children in our community from low-income families. To register, a parent or guardian will need to provide proof of address, current photo identification for applicant, proof of birthdate for all children being registered, proof of total household income for last 30 days.

Once a child has been registered as an “Angel,” The Salvation Army makes a promise to provide Christmas for that child. The “Angels” are placed around town for generous individuals, companies,
churches, and other organizations to purchase gifts. Because of The Salvation Army Angel Tree program, over a thousand local children will find gifts waiting under their Christmas tree this year.

Open registration will be the following days and times:
Monday October 17: 9am – noon & 1-4pm
Wednesday October 19: 9am – noon
Thursday October 20: 4-7pm
Friday October 21: 9am – noon & 1-4pm

For more information about the Angel Tree program, please call 410-749-3077 Monday through Friday 9am to 4 pm or you can visit our Facebook page for all the details https://www.facebook.com/salarmylesmd.

For more about our programs or to make a donation to help with efforts at The Salvation Army, please visit https://salvationarmypotomac.org/salisbury/ or call 410-749-7771 ext. 100.

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About The Salvation Army
Since 1865, The Salvation Army has preached the gospel of Jesus Christ and worked to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. Today, The Salvation Army serves in every state in the United States and more than 130 countries throughout the world. The Salvation Army has many programs that address social concerns in our community, which include utility and rent assistance, nutrition services, Christmas assistance, worship, disaster relief, and youth programming.