Because every child deserves the joy of Christmas morning.

The Salvation Army Angel Trees, decorated with tags representing local children in need, have once again returned to Dubuque, offering the community an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas with families facing hardship.

This year, The Salvation Army of Dubuque joins forces with national partner Walmart and local supporters Caroline’s Restaurant, Grand River Center, and Harris Golf Cars to spread hope and holiday cheer to hundreds of children across our community.

“We know many families are struggling, and we hope to ease their burden by ensuring every child wakes up to a gift on Christmas morning,” said Captain Laura Amick, Corps Officer. “We’re deeply grateful to our partners and to the generous donors who make this program possible year after year.”

How It Works:

Choose an Angel tag from one of the participating locations (listed above), which lists a child’s age, gender, and suggested gifts. Shoppers are encouraged to spend between $25 and $40 per child, though there’s no strict price limit.

When Returning Gifts:

• Do not wrap gifts.
• Attach the Angel tag securely to each item or bag.
• Drop off gifts in any marked Angel Tree collection box at participating partner locations by close of business on Friday, December 12.
• Gifts may also be delivered directly to The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St, Dubuque, by noon on Friday, December 12.

For more information about the Angel Tree program and how you can get involved, visit www.sadubuque.org, follow us on Facebook @SADubuqueIA, or call (563) 556-1573.

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About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.