Angel Tree sign-ups begin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Christmas holiday is nearly three months away but for Kent County’s Salvation Army, the season of giving is beginning.

The Salvation Army will start its Angel Tree program in Kent County on Monday. People have until Dec. 2 to apply for Christmas assistance or to sign up to host an Angel Tree site.

The Salvation Army said it “distributed more than 17,000 toys and gift cards to more than 4,000 children last year” and expects to help more families this year.

To learn more about Angel Tree and to sign up for assistance or to host a tree, visit Kent County Angel Tree .

This is the 34th year WOOD TV8 has partnered with the Salvation Army on its Angel Tree campaign.

Important Angel Tree Dates

Nov. 1: Host sites put up trees and begin collecting toys

Dec. 8: Client applications for toys end in Kent County

Dec. 12-16: Toy collection in Kent County

Dec. 17-19: Toy distribution in Kent County

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