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JOHNSON CITY – The Salvation Army of Johnson City has announced that in-person applications for Angel Tree 2024 are rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, at Dawn of Hope.

Parents and guardians may request Christmas gifts, including clothes, toys and books for children up to age 17. Tags are created for each child that businesses, civic groups, churches and individuals adopt to provide gifts that are later distributed by The Salvation Army. Families with children must apply for Christmas assistance in person and bring necessary documents to confirm need and parental or guardian relationships.

Application intake will take place at Dawn of Hope at 500 East Oakland Avenue in Johnson City on Friday, Oct. 11, from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. – noon.

Parents and guardians must bring all required paperwork with them to the in-person application.

It is required to provide government-issued photo identification for the adult, which can be a driver’s license, passport, and/or consulate card. Evidence of need must be demonstrated: two recent pay stubs, housing voucher, or letters with TANF, WIC, SNAP or SSI awards are acceptable. Parents and guardians will need to present birth certificates or custody papers and social security card or consulate papers for each child. Some exceptions may be possible for those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The Salvation Army in Johnson City will receive applications from families in Washington, Carter, Unicoi and Greene counties during the in-person application intake this week. There will be no late or online applications.

“Angel Tree is a great initiative that The Salvation Army is grateful to provide across the nation and in many countries around the world,” Major Diffley said. “I have had people around the world tell me that they received Angel Tree as a child with such gratitude and pleasure. It’s a wonderful opportunity to help families fulfill their desire to provide holiday magic without imperiling their finances and stability.”

The Salvation Army will be accepting help from volunteers with all stages of the Angel Tree 2024 project. Please contact Olivia Brokaw for more information, if you would like to serve.

For more information about The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry in Johnson City, or to make a financial contribution or volunteer, please visit www.SalvationArmyJohnsonCity.org or call (423) 926-2101.