The Salvation Army Lake Worth Center for Worship & Service

4051 Kirk Road * Lake Worth, FL 33460 * 561-968-8189

“God loves with a great love the man whose heart is bursting with a passion for the impossible.” ― William Booth

The Salvation Army West Palm Beach Center for Worship & Service

* 2122 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd * West Palm Beach, FL 33409 * 561-686-3530

“Faith and works should travel side-by-side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again — until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other.” ~ William Booth

The Salvation Army Center of Hope

1577 North Military Trail * West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Angel Tree Program   ~   This information is for Palm Beach County only.

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County operates a holiday toy distribution program to provide Christmas Assistance to families in need.
 Each year The Salvation Army is able to supply Christmas toys and clothing to more than 5,000 needy children and provide assistance to their family. We are also able to supply holiday gifts to Senior Angels and tray gifts to persons in Nursing & Detention homes.

With the help of a generous public we are able to provide toys to families in need. Families must complete an application and registration to receive assistance through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program.

The Angel Tree program also relies on our local area businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals.

Registration: Starts In September

How Do I Sign Up: For further information please visit our Angel Tree website by clicking HERE.

Where can I adopt an Angel: Local Malls and Local Salvation Army Offices.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How does The Salvation Army find the children whose names are on the Angel Tree?

The families of these children have applied for Christmas assistance from The Salvation Army. Some are referred by other agencies. All children are ages 12 and under.

Are all the children from Palm Beach County?

Yes. This year we will provide assistance for more than 5,000 children and their families in Palm Beach County.

How does The Salvation Army determine if the families are truly needy?

Each family is screened as carefully as possible by our staff caseworkers without regard to race or religious preference. The federal guidelines for poverty are a tool used in this process. Referrals are taken from religious organizations, civic associations, H.R.S., schools and similar organizations. We cross check with other helping agencies for duplications.

How much should I spend?

We suggest that you spend between $25.00 and $50.00 per child. We encourage each donor to purchase at least two gifts: a toy and at least one clothing item.

What guarantee do I have that the gifts bought for an Angel get to the intended child?

Each child has a specific code number which is labeled on the gifts as they are returned. This code number correlates with a family’s file at the office. When a family comes to shop to pick up gifts, the family’s code number is matched with it’s specific gifts purchased for that child.

What happens to the Angels not selected from the tree?

All children who do not receive their gifts through an ANGEL TREE will receive new toys from our Christmas Toy Shop from monies donated or collected through our KETTLE effort.

Why must the gifts be unwrapped?

To ensure that each child receives appropriate and safe NEW gifts. Also, when the mother/father comes to pick up the gifts they will more than likely open them to assure that it is appropriate for her/his child. You may include boxes and wrapping paper so that the parent may wrap the gifts if desired.

THE SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

ARE YOU IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE THIS CHRISTMAS?
“This program is for children Newborn to 12 years old only”

REGISTRATION INFORMATION  ~  You must sign up in your designated area:

West Palm Beach 2122 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-3530
September 16-20 and September 30 –October 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
October 3rd also 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Boca Raton 300 SW 2nd Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-391-1344
September 16-20 and September 30 – October 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
October 3rd also 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake Worth 4051 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-968-8189
September 16-20 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
October 3rd 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Belle Glade 2625 NW 16th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 561-686-3530
October 8-9 10:00am - 3:00 pm

Pahokee 360 East Main Street Pahokee, FL 33476 561-686-3530
October 9 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

For further information please visit our Angel Tree website: www.christmasassistance.org

*** The Salvation Army Angel Tree program is not a government funded program. The Salvation Army Angel Tree is a needs-based program meant to serve the neediest families with small children during the Christmas season. Families who struggle month to month, have recently lost work or who are undergoing an emergency may apply for help through our program. ***

To Register You Must Have The Following Documents In Hand

MUST HAVE EMAIL!!! Program is for children Newborn to 12 years old only.

• Government Issued Picture ID for all ADULTS in Household.
• Original Birth Certificates for all CHILDREN in the household (12 years & under)
• Custody papers are required in the absence of the Birth parent.
• Proof of Residency: Lease Agreement w/Rent Amount including Section 8 cover statement (if applicable)
• Income Verification for the past 4 weeks: Verification must include both Earned & Unearned Income.
• Earned income includes but is not limited to pay stubs, employer verification statements.
• Unearned income includes but is not limited to food stamps verification statements, SSDI, SSI, Child Support,
• Pensions, Unemployment Compensation, Workman’s Compensation, etc.
• Utility Bills: Last or most current (Electric, Water, Gas)

IMPORTANT: The toys that are provided to the families that register are not purchased by The Salvation Army; they are provided by a generous public who chooses a child/angel, who is pre-registered, and then shops for them. There are NO GUARANTEES you will receive all that you ask for.

Debes De Tener Un Correo Electronico!!! El programa es solo para niños recién nacidos de 12 años

• Todos los adultos que vivan en el hogar, deben de traer un Documento Official del Govierno con foto.
• Prueba de vivienda: Contrato de Arrendamiento con la cantidad del alquiler incluida. (si aplica a ud, debera traer la declaración de Sección 8).
• Certificado original de nacimiento de todos los niños del hogar (12 años o menos).
• Documentos de custodia del niño(s) son requeridos si los padres biologicos no estan presentes
• Verificación de Ingresos de las últimas 4 semanas.
• Verificación de ingresos debe incluir INGRESOS GANADOS Y NO GANADOS.
• El ingreso del trabajo incluye, pero no es limitado a: talones de pago, verificación de trabajo de su empleador.
• Los ingresos no derivados del trabajo incluye, pero no es limitado a: Carta de declaracion de cupones/estampillas de alimentos, SSDI, SSI, Ayuda de los hijos, pensiones, seguro de desempleo, compensación de trabajadores, etc.
• Facturas de servicios públicos: Por favor traer el ultimo pago o el mas reciente de: electricidad, agua, gas.

IMPORTANTE: Los juguetes que se proporcionan a las familias que se registran no son comprados por el Ejército de Salvación; son proporcionados por un público generoso que elige un niño/ángel, que está pre-registrado, y luego compra para ellos. NO HAY GARANTIAS que recibirás todo lo que pides.

Ou dwe genyen yon Email address !!! Program- nan se pou timoun de zero a douzan Selman (0-12)

• Batistè original e social sekirité pou tout Timoun ki nan kay la.
• Verifikasion de lajan ki antré nan kay la pou 4 semèn ki pasé yo.
• Verifikasion-an doué gen sa ké ou travay pou li e sa ké ou resévoua.
• Sa ki antré-a pa limité a: sou chèk, anplouayé verifikasion (12 ans et moins).
• Sa ké ou resevoua fè pati dé li men li pa limité a: verifikation lajan manjé ké ou resévoua, SSDI, pansion, lajan ké ou resévoua lè ou pap travay (social sekirité).
• Kontra Kay avèk Montan sou li e avèk kouvèti Seksion 8 (si ké ou fè pati dé li). (Resi louayé,
  chèk ki kansel, oubien yon lèt ki soti nan min mèt kay la ki gen non ou ladan-l adrès ou e montan kay la).
• Dènié biltin oubien sa ki kouran: (especialman Electricité, dlo, e gas pou fè manjé).

IMPORTANT: Les jouets fournis aux familles qui s'inscrivent ne sont pas achetés par l'Armée du Salut; ils sont fournis par un public généreux qui choisit un enfant /ange, qui est pré-enregistré, puis les magasins pour eux. Il n'y a pas de GUARANTEES vous recevrez tout ce que vous demandez.

Salvation Army Kettles, Christmas Kettle, Red Kettle, Bell Ringer, Kettle Volunteer are a few of the names that bring to mind childhood memories of dropping coins into a red pot during the holidays. The tinkling of the bells being rung confirms the start of the Christmas Season.

The Christmas Kettle (also referred to as the Red Kettle due to its color) is The Salvation Army's most famous street campaign. It is most recognized during the Christmas season through its volunteers who stand outside of businesses and play or sing Christmas carols, or ring bells to inspire passersby to place donations of cash and checks inside the trademark red kettles.

We are so thankful for the many local stores that allow The Salvation Army to collect donations in front of their store fronts which allows us to collect funds that sustains our work throughout the coming year.

Kettle season starts in November and ends December 24th

For further information on this wonderful program, please contact the office nearest you:

• West Palm Beach: Lt. Juliana Mason (561) 686-3530
• Lake Worth: Lt. Jeremy Porter  (561) 968-8189
• Boca Raton: Major Serge LaLanne (561) 391-1344