Tue, Oct 14 from 9:00am
to 2:00pm
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Begins
The Salvation Army of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving Cleveland, Dallas, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties, will once again sponsor community Angel Trees. The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program helps families with children aged 0–12 by providing Christmas gifts. Last year, many families received Christmas assistance through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
The Angel Tree began in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1979 as a program of Prison Fellowship Ministries. In 1985, an official Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Prison Fellowship Ministries and The Salvation Army, granting exclusive rights to the “Angel Tree” name. This special program offers individuals the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for someone less fortunate in their community, even if they don’t know them personally. It provides new clothing, shoes, basic needs, and ‘wish list’ items to thousands of children and seniors nationwide who might otherwise receive nothing for Christmas.
To apply for assistance, please see the following information: UPDATED
When: October 14 – 17
Time: 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
Where: CHANGE OF LOCATION
Aquatic Center
400 E. 11th Avenue, Pine Bluff
This is the only opportunity to submit applications, and no exceptions will be made.
Documents that will be needed when applying include:
- Picture ID (Driver’s License, State Issued ID, Governmental/Military ID, Passport, or ID from country of origin) for ALL adult household members.
- Birth Certificate for each child
- Proof of guardianship for each child, Legal documentation, or DHS benefits
- Proof of household income – Pay stub, SSI, unemployment verification, etc. If NO income verification is available, you may bring a DHS Benefits Statement (must include name, birth date, social security number, benefit type, and amount)
- Proof of current residence (current gas, electric, propane, or water utility bill or lease/mortgage agreement)
If you are interested in assisting our efforts this year, please contact Kendashia Jacobs at (870) 536-6382. She will gladly answer your questions or provide information about donating to The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program.
