With 10 Fridays until Christmas, the Christmas season is quickly approaching and many local families are in need of material assistance. To meet this need, the Salvation Army is in the midst of its Christmas outreach programs.
Monday is the start of the last week of Angel Tree registration for local children and seniors. Lines were already wrapped around the building Monday morning of folks waiting to register.
Families at or below the poverty line with children 12 years of age or younger and seniors 60 years of age and older are invited to register for the Angel Tree program. Through the generosity of donors, the Angel Tree provides clothing, toys and other items to qualified participants.
Registration will take place every day this week, ending on Friday.
In Chattanooga, people can register at 5001 Covington St., off of Rossville Boulevard, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
In Cleveland, people can register at 437 Inman St. West , by appointment only by calling 308-3467.
For more information, including documentation required for registration, families in need should call 756-1023 or visit www.csarmy.org.
Volunteers are invited to join and assist the Salvation Army staff with the Angel Tree program as well as other seasonal efforts. Volunteers may serve as bell ringers in order to raise money for the many ministries which meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of local residents. Additionally, volunteers may fill stockings with everyday essentials for seniors or fill backpacks for local homeless.
Donations may be made online at www.csarmy.org, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by mail to: The Salvation Army, 822 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37403. For additional information please call 756-1023.