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Christmas Assistance

Helping hundreds of children and families in the
Lynchburg area during the Holiday Season

Angel Tree Program

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides Christmas gifts to children in need throughout Greater Lynchburg by sharing wish lists with community donors who purchase new clothing and toys. Since starting in Lynchburg in 1979, the program has expanded globally, helping thousands of families during the holiday season. Gifts are distributed to children in Lynchburg, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, and Nelson County.

About the Program 

  • The Angel Tree program helps families in our community provide Christmas gifts for their children during the holiday season.

How To Sign Up

Registration: In-person sign-up only

When: Our Christmas sign-ups will be October 21-October 23 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Saturday October 24th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 Where: The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue

For Questions Call (434) 845-5939

 

Eligibility Requirements

      Age: Children must be between 0-12 years old

·       Required Documents (bring to registration):

o   Valid Photo ID: This is for the parent or legal guardian registering the child. 

o   Proof of Address: This could be a lease agreement, utility bill, or mail from the school district or a government agency. 

o   Birth Certificates: You'll need the original birth certificates for each child you're registering

o   Custody or Guardianship Documents: If the adult registering the child is not the biological parent, you'll need to provide legal documentation proving custody or guardianship. 

o   Proof of Income: This can be pay stubs/child support/SSI or any other income for everyone in the household.

o   Proof of Expenses: Please bring all expenses incurred for a month for the household.

o   Clothing and Shoe Sizes: These are needed for each child to help donors select appropriate clothing gifts. 

o   Toy Wish List: A list of toys or desired items for each child will help donors choose suitable gifts, although not all requests are guaranteed to be fulfilled.

 

 

How to Donate

Help brighten a child’s Christmas by selecting an angel from the tree and purchasing gifts from their wish list. To learn more about donating or selecting an angel, please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us make this holiday season special for local families! We're looking for volunteers to help with:

 

·       Gift collection and sorting

·       Distribution assistance

·       Administrative support

 

How to Get Involved

·       Online: Click Here

·       Phone: Call (434) 845-5939 to speak with our volunteer coordinator

For the most current information about registration dates and volunteer opportunities, please call (434) 845-5939.