Thanks to the generous support of Corporate Partners and Community Donations, The Salvation Army continues to make Christmas morning Memorable for Local Families
Photography by Marci Ryan
More than 1,000 children across the Lower Shore will experience the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning thanks to charitable initiatives of The Salvation Army, including its Angel Tree program and iconic Red Kettle campaign, one of its best-known holiday season efforts. Each December, Perdue Farms continues its tradition of delivering a truckload of gifts, including bicycles, clothing, toys and more for families preregistered with the Angel Tree program.
“The Angel Tree program provides toys and clothing to children and families who might be struggling to afford Christmas gifts this year, thanks to the generosity of donors and businesses in our community,” said Major Cristina Trantham of The Salvation Army in Salisbury. “Angels are available for adoption by community members and businesses, who in no small way help deliver the magic and message of Christmas to those in need. We are forever grateful for the generous support of our community and local businesses that work alongside The Salvation Army at Christmastime, and all year round.”
HOLIDAY HELPERS
The Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore’s annual Angel Tree program assists local families in making Christmas morning magical and memorable
for children.
The Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland has been operating since 1913. Serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset Counties, it has sustained operations financially through excellent stewardship of community resources entrusted to the organization over the years.
Nationwide, The Salvation Army helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and clothing and shelter for people in need, the organization is doing its best work at its 7,600 centers around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities,” The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army as the country’s largest privately funded, directservice nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. CS