The Susanville Street Rodders classic car club held a special Gift Drive on Saturday, benefitting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program in Lassen County.
The collection event took place at the Frosty Mill on Ash Street, and according to Street Rodders’ Board Member Shane Holland it was a big success, collecting about three toys each for one-hundred local kids.
Holland said it was the Street Rodders’ way to help bring holiday joy to children in our community.
At the end of the collection event, the members of the car club cruised over to Walmart to purchase items and to stuff the Salvation Army Bus with goodies!
The Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program has been running for over 45 years to help provide Christmas gifts from generous donors for hundreds of thousands of children, seniors, and adults with special needs around the country each year.
The Angel Tree program serves as a symbol of hope, particularly at a time when many are continuing to struggle with the impacts of inflation and rising costs. Across Lassen County, hundreds are faced with tough choices on how to stretch their already tight household budgets, leaving many torn between purchasing presents for the holidays or putting food on the table.
The Salvation Angel Tree program helps alleviate that added financial and emotional stress.
Once a child is accepted as an Angel, donors like you can shop and help bring their Christmas wishes to life.
Simply pick a tag off the Angel Tree located at Plumas Bank, Walmart or Tractor Supply. Tags will be available at Hair Hunters in uptown after Thanksgiving.
Once the gifts are received, The Salvation Army will distribute them to families in need- allowing parents and caregivers to place the presents under the tree on Christmas morning.
For more information about the Angel Tree Program call the Susanville Salvation Army at 1.530.257.0314.
