ANGEL TREE PROGRAM BRINGING HOLIDAY JOY TO TOTS

The Salvation Army Orange County Seeks "Angels"

The Salvation Army Orange County Angel Tree Program provides clothing and toys to countless tots during the holiday season.

In its "Angel Tree" program, The Salvation Army sets up Christmas trees in retail stores and other well-attended venues, hung with cards expressing the specific needs and desires of local underprivileged children. Donors ("Angels") take a card and buy the item requested. Salvation Army volunteers wrap and distribute the gifts, keeping detailed records so that no one is disappointed.

"This year we have been so grateful by the response in Orange County to our Angel Tree program," says Captain Lee Lescano, Orange County Coordinator. "People really do care about the children in our community. I can't tell you the number of store owners and managers who have opened up their hearts and invited us in. I want to send out a special message of thanks to each and every one of them."

A Salvation Army Angel Tree can be found at the Orange Mall in the City of Orange where Orange County residents are invited to participate in this joyous holiday ritual. Many Orange County corporations are also participating.

"This is a great way for people in Orange County to get personally involved at Christmas time," concludes Lescano. "There is nothing that blesses us more than lifting a child's heart. People who take the time to participate in the Angel Tree program will abide in the true spirit of Christmas throughout the holidays."

If you would like further information on how your office, church, club or business can participate in the Angel Tree program call 714.832.7100