“So it’s exciting for me to see these parents coming through today and picking gifts for their children and know the reward the children will experience on Christmas Day”, said Tamayo.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Thousands of gifts donated to the Salvation Army Angel Tree program have been sorted and readied for delivery to children in need around WAVE Country.
During this season, the Salvation Army has raised $179,000 as of Friday.
The Salvation Army is scrambling to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of seniors who have not been adopted through the Angel Tree Program.
Salvation Army officials say they are grateful for all the donations given.
The families signed up for this Christmas assistance in July, which also includes clothes.
Last year, more than 82,000 toys and household items were donated to through Hawaii’s Angel Tree program.
With one week left to go in the Kettle Campaign the “army” of Kettle Bell Ringers will be out full force right up until December 24.
With 550 kids relying on him for Christmas presents, Salvation Army Corp.
Visit the Salvation Army’s website if you’re interested in volunteering or making a donation. Plus, more than 1,200 families are getting help with food for the holidays.
“When people come and put a toonie or a loonie in the kettle and say ‘oh sorry, that’s all I have, ‘ we tell them that’s all we need”, Glasgow said.
Giving is crucial for the Salvation Army to be able to offer services year round.
“We love being the hands and feet of Christ”, he said.
With October weather and temperatures in November, many are just now facing cold and in need of coats and assistance later than a year ago.
“We have the most generous community”, said Rogers.
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‘There has been great public support for our Christmas appeal, with donations of toys, gifts and money, but the increasing demand for our help means there can be a shortfall between what we receive and what is needed.
