Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary celebrates Christmas in July

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its annual Christmas in July toy drive and fundraiser at the Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The island casual event raised over $5,600 and collected more than 160 toys for The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Christmas Assistance program.

Every child deserves to experience the joy of opening a gift on Christmas morning. With the love and support of the community, The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides Christmas gifts to hundreds of children on the Treasure Coast. Once a child has been registered and accepted as an Angel, their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in the community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.

The organization hopes to adopt over 1,500 children through the Angel Tree program this year. We are so thankful for the Women’s Auxiliary and everyone who helped support this year's event. We are not only providing Christmas for these children, but we are also providing hope," said Captain Deanne Jones. “In helping those in need, The Salvation Army is only as successful as those in our community that are willing to come alongside us and be a part of the lives of others.”

The Women’s Auxiliary group has supported local Salvation Army programs for over 20 years through fundraising and volunteer events.  For membership information, please get in touch with committee chair Judy Scott at judyscott0703@gmail.com.

For more information about the programs and services of the Salvation Army Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties, visit salvationarmymartin.org. or call 772-288-1471.

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