The Selma Charity League partnered with the Salvation Army to grant wishes of Angel Tree participants in Dallas County this Christmas.
The Selma Charity League had an even more extensive partnership as they completed the intake for all the Angel Tree participants for the Salvation Army who lacked the staff to do so. Members volunteered time to call each family and interview their caregivers to ensure that each child's Christmas was individualized. This allowed SLC members to get gifts that matched the preferences and wishes of the children.
This year, 42 children participated in the Angel Tree program and will have their Christmas wishes come true thanks to the SLC.
SLC President Heidi O’Quinn said the SLC was proud to partner with the Salvation Army in this more intensive way this year.
“Our goal is to improve the lives of those in Selma and Dallas County and in particular children. To have the chance to ensure these kids each have a merry and blessed Christmas is such a special treat for our members.”
SLC Spotlight Project Coordinator Candice Irwin said this partnership helps address a big need in the community.
“So many of the kids who are served through this partnership wouldn’t have a Christmas without the Angel Tree Program. That makes this partnership so crucial and our members were excited to fulfill each wish in Dallas County for this year.”
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