Good News - December 2018

GoodNewsFL.org 55 DECEMBER 2018 OUT AND ABOUT The Salvation Army of Broward County launched its popular HolidayAngel Tree pro- grambeginningGivingTuesday, November 27. This year, The SalvationArmy of Broward is of- fering two easy ways to give – through visits to local retail loca- tions and, for the first time, throughAmazon.com. The pop- ular holiday initiative provides a unique opportunity to involve the community inadirect way, allow- ing them to become personally involved in sharing with those less fortunate. “For almost 40 years, The SalvationArmy’sAngel Tree pro- gram has embodied the giving spirit of the Christmas season through faith, hopeandgeneros- ity,” said Major Keath Biggers, AreaCommander forTheSalva- tionArmyofBrowardCounty.The Salvation Army works with sev- eral other agencies in our com- munity to identify and qualify those familieswhoneed themost help. Each year, it delivers more than3,200giftsandholidaycheer to Broward County recipients. Charitable individuals and groups seeking a simple oppor- tunity to brighten a family’s holi- day can “adopt” any number of angels from special trees at the following retail locations: *Galleria Mall, 2414 W Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 *Westfield Broward, 8000 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33388 *Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 *Walmart, 6001 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs For more information con- tact Alyse Gossman at (954) 712-2431 or email alyse.goss- [email protected]. Angel Tree Program Launched