Every year, The Salvation Army fills the wishes of needy families, children and seniors through these ANGEL TREES located at major malls, large retailers (Walmart), etc. The trees are filled with WISH TICKETS, describing their wishes for Christmas. Each ticket will have an ID#, Category, Name, and Gift description choices.
Your donation is to choose as many ticket requests as you want, go out shopping to fulfill these wishes, return to the exact Angel Tree location you chose the tickets from and drop the gifts off at the Angel tree desk or customer service inside the stores. You may request a receipt for the cash value of your donations for tax purposes.
I have been doing this for 22 years and find extreme joy fulfilling these wishes. I encourage everyone who can help to do so. So many of our sisters and brothers are in need and if you can help in any way, please, open your hearts and fill the need. You will feel immense joy for giving a special gift.
At the Windward Mall, the Angel tree desk is located in front of the mall entrance to Ross's. it may change location yearly, so just inquire. It starts the middle of November. I find the Kaneohe location to be especially unique because each gift is just for that specific person or family on that ticket. That is why we have a special table set up to record every ticket going out and matching it with the donations turned in. Each location is different so you can choose your preference.
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