An Angel Tree was decorated with the names of area children at the Christmas kickoff event for the Salvation Army in 2022. (Tyler Morning Telegraph File)

With only a few days left for all Angel Tree gifts to be returned, The Salvation Army still has many angels yet to be adopted.

Saturday, Dec. 9, is the last day to adopt an “angel” as part of the annual Angel Tree program. The deadline to return the gifts is Dec. 9.

“Our community of donors, partners and volunteers is what keeps The Salvation Army Angel Tree program alive year after year,” said Captain Jeremy S. Walker of The Salvation Army of Tyler. “Your kindness ensures every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning, and parents don’t have to decide between paying bills or buying toys. Please help today by adopting an angel.”

The Salvation Army works with community partners and donors to ensure that every child in the Angel Tree program receives gifts to open on Christmas morning. Community toy drives and purchasing toys help supplement the Toy Shop, where volunteers shop for toys at The Salvation Army Christmas warehouse to fulfill the wishes of unadopted angels.

“We are thankful for the numerous companies and individuals who make the Angel Tree a tradition at Christmastime,” Captain Walker said. “Donors, businesses and volunteers help create a lifetime of memories for children in need through The Salvation Army Angel Tree.”

People who would like to make a child’s Christmas wishes come true but do not have time to shop, please make a gift to The Salvation Army’s Online Angel Tree. The Online Angel Tree provides funds for The Salvation Army to purchase toys and clothing for children in the Angel Tree program. These gifts will help children and families create memories that will last a lifetime. Visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/tyler/ to learn more.

For more information about adopting an Angel or current volunteer opportunities, please visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/tyler/ or call The Salvation Army at 903-592-4361.