Salvation Army’s Angel Tree families begin picking up Christmas gifts
Beginning today, Angel Tree families are able to stop by and pick up the items on their wish lists, including toys, bicycles, stockings, and clothes.
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Salvation Army of the Midlands says holiday donations went fairly well during the season. Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says they surpassed their red kettle goal of $200,000 with donation totaling at $230,000. Also, over 2300 children received Christmas assistance through the Angel Tree program. Major Craddock says despite having challenges in the…
Beginning today, Angel Tree families are able to stop by and pick up the items on their wish lists, including toys, bicycles, stockings, and clothes.
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is experiencing a shortage with volunteers to ring bells this year and it could result in fewer donations.
ABC Columbia News is proud to partner with the Salvation Army of the Midlands for the annual Angel Tree program, providing new clothes and toys for children of families in need.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Salvation Army of the Midlands says there is a decrease in kettle workers and donations this Christmas. The organization says the decrease in donations aren’t due to the lack of giving but to the shortage of kettle workers. Salvation Army’s Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says it has been difficult to hire workers during the pandemic. …