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ChristmasThe Salvation Army provides services year round, but we're most visible at Christmas. Each year we provide special assistance to thousands of families in Central Ohio. A variety of programs provide food, clothing and toys to those without the financial resources to meet many of their basic needs. Our three primary programs are: These programs are funded through a number of sources -- most notably our annual Christmas Kettle Campaign . Learn more about this century-old tradition, and why your participation is so important. If you wish to ring a bell this year, please complete our Volunteer Sign-Up Form, then return here to read our Kettle Tutorial.
Adopt-A-FamilyThe Adopt-A-Family program matches individual or group sponsors with a working family who has experienced a crisis or tragedy which has made it difficult or impossible for the caregivers to provide Christmas for the family. Examples of circumstances include loss of a job, house fire, death in the family, or severe illness. Families are only "Adopted" once in a lifetime. The sponsors provide Christmas gifts from a wish list compiled by the family. Who is Eligible: Families to be "adopted" are identified by Salvation Army social workers. Families must be working (or just lost a job), live in Franklin County, and have not participated in the program previously. How to be a Sponsor: Sponsors can be individuals, churches, families, small businesses, large corporations or any group or organization. If you are interested, please contact us at Info@salvationarmycolumbus.org. Program Dates: Families are identified during the months of October and November. Sponsors are provided with the family's wish list during the same time period. Sponsors deliver the gifts for their family to a Salvation Army facility the second week of December.
Christmas CheerThe Christmas Cheer program is a food and toy distribution program where families receive a Christmas Dinner food box which includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, apples, corn, milk, butter, yams, applesauce and cookies. It also includes a toy for every child under the age of 12. Who is Eligible: Any individual or family living in the Columbus area. How to Access the Program: To receive food and/or toys through the Christmas Cheer program you must pre-register through The Salvation Army Worship and Service Center in your area. Registration Locations: Registration takes place at all of our Worship and Service Centers. Contact one of the following case workers at these locations.
Hours: Registration takes place the week before and after Thanksgiving. Distribution takes place the week before Christmas.
Angel TreeThe Angel Tree program gives people the opportunity to purchase a new toy for a needy child at Christmas time. Christmas trees are displayed in local stores, churches and businesses. The trees are covered with tags that display a child's name, age and toy. Anyone can choose a tag from the tree and fill that order by purchasing a toy and placing it under the tree. A Salvation Army representative then collects the toys and distributes them through the Christmas Cheer program. Retail Locations: Angel Trees are found at the following retail locations Wal-mart at Tuttle Crossing Volunteer Your Church or Business If your place of business or church would like to participate in the Angel Tree Program, please contact us at Info@salvationarmycolumbus.org |
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