Season of Giving: Holiday toy help open to Tucson families

The Salvation Army in Tucson is accepting applications for its Christmas Angel Program, which provides donated toys to children in local families struggling to afford gifts this holiday season. Applications opened Oct. 8 at saangeltree.org. Families enter their ZIP code and follow the registration instructions. No invitation code is required. The organization hopes to help 1,600 families this year, according to the Salvation Army. The program depends on donations from individuals, businesses, churches and community groups across Southern Arizona. “We know many families are facing difficult choices, and we want parents to know they don’t have to face Christmas alone,” said Maj. Andres Espinoza, the Salvation Army’s Tucson city coordinator. To apply, a parent or legal guardian must provide a photo ID, proof of residency in the city of Tucson and birth certificates for each child 17 or younger.

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