Registration For Salvation Army Angel Tree Set For Next Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The local branch of the Salvation Army announced on Tuesday that registration will soon open for its annual Angel Tree adoption program.

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The Salvation Army says it will begin accepting applications for children who wish to participate in the organization’s Angel Tree adoption program from Oct. 9-12.

The program allows for those in the community to "adopt" a child to then buy Christmas presents for during the holiday season.

Registration is available in person or online from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

The nonprofit says online registration will begin Oct. 9 and can be found on its website by clicking here.

Children accepted but be child years of age or young, with guardians having to present the following information:

▪ Parent or legal guardians photo ID
▪ Proof of current address (utility bill, lease, etc.)
▪ Proof of all household income (including food stamps)
▪ Birth certificate or Medicaid card for 12 and under
▪ Clothing/shoe sizes and toy suggestions

All in-person registration will take place at the Salvation Army headquarters at 2902 Greensboro Avenue.

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