‘Angels’ Await Adoption for Holidays

Columbia, S.C.  (WOLO)  —  After three days of registering Midlands families in need for the holidays, the Salvation Army Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Malls.

So far, 1,724 families from Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Fairfield counties have registered for the program.

Children who may not otherwise have a merry Christmas get a chance to through the program. For those not officially adopted from the Angel Tree, area businesses, organizations and other groups are hosting individual toy drives to stand in the gap.

However, you may still qualify even if you missed registration.

“If someone is burned out, we can do an emergency application,” said Salvation Army Major Robert Coulson.  “If there’s been extreme hospitalization, medical need emergency, we’re able to help, but if someone missed up the opportunity, call 211.  It’s a great referral service and based on the person’s zip code, they will share about other groups still doing Christmas applications.”

The three-day registration/intake process for Kershaw County will take place next week.

For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 803-765-0260.