The Salvation Army recognizes that holidays can bring added financial and emotional stress for families in need. Consequently, we offer a variety of services to help families and individuals make it through more difficult holiday seasons:

• Christmas Cheer Program – Without The Salvation Army and its efforts through the Angel Tree and other programs, many children would be without toys at Christmas. The Salvation Army assists needy families to ensure that their hardship is not suffered by their children.
• Holiday Events – Holidays provide a sense of joy and tradition. Even in especially hard times, acknowledging holiday customs may provide a sense of relief and peace. Because of this, The Salvation Army endeavors to spread hope year-round while also acknowledging religious and national holidays.

As a Christian organization, The Salvation Army shares the wonder of God’s love with those less fortunate every holiday season. Typical Christmas events may include a Christmas Concert or Dinner, and cards and gifts distributed to hospitalized youths and seniors. At Thanksgiving, meals are prepared and shared with the hungry. Easter eggs may be hidden for the joy of local children during Easter.

The Salvation Army strives to foster the comfort and cheer of holiday blessings in communities across the world while helping people to meet their basic needs. Other non-religious holiday observances vary in accordance with local culture and customs.