THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army utilizes a variety of programs to provide hope and Christmas joy to individuals and families in need. One of the best-loved programs is The Salvation Army Treasures for ChildrenSM program.
Through the Treasures for ChildrenSM program, shoppers become personally involved because they are able to choose a specific individual to help. Shoppers go to stores/areas where TFC tags are located and choose TFC coded tags-(with child's first name, gender and age). The poster instructs the participant to take a tag from the tree and return it with a gift by the due date (This year the due date is December 1). Any tags that are not taken by shoppers at locations are returned to the warehouse where from donations the children will get toys. This program brings holiday joy to thousands of needy children during the Christmas season.
The Salvation Army identifies many needy families through its corps community centers, social services centers and other community organizations. A Salvation Army representative interviews each Treasures for ChildrenSM family. The family must meet minimum poverty guidelines and the children must be between the ages of birth to 13 years old to qualify for the program. The Salvation Army maintains confidentiality of all participants.
You can give a gift to a needy child and The Salvation Army will see that each child receives his/her gift on Christmas morning.
For more information regarding the program, please click here to e-mail the Treasures for ChildrenSM Coordinator.