Blessing Tree

A collaborative Christmas assistance program to serve families in Brown County

The Salvation Army Brown County Corps Community Center Blessing Tree Information

The Blessing Tree

The Salvation Army of Brown County and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) have joined forces to launch The Blessing Tree, a collaborative Christmas assistance program designed to serve families in need across Brown County.

This partnership streamlines the holiday process — from registration to gift distribution — ensuring that every child experiences the magic of the season.

Blessing Tree builds on the combined 40 years of service by St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County and The Salvation Army of Brown County, both dedicated to providing Christmas gifts to families in our community. This initiative builds upon St. Vincent de Paul's highly successful Blessing Basket program, established in 2024, where donors gave a $25–$30 “wish-list gift” to more than 400 children from 150 local families. Blessing Tree seeks to unite the strengths of The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and St. Vincent de Paul’s Blessing Basket to ensure hundreds of families in Brown County receive meaningful holiday assistance.

How It Works:

Brown County parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child from birth to age 18 are eligible to participate in The Blessing Tree. Each registered child will receive a gift valued at approximately $25–$30, based on a wish list provided. If a gift request exceeds $30, a gift card may be provided instead.

Important Details:

Eligibility: Must be a parent/guardian residing in Brown County with children ages 0–18.

Deadline: Registration must be completed by October 31, 2025.

Gift Distribution: Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Families:

Registration opens October 1st

Register online through The Salvation Army’s platform SAAngelTree.org.

When asked if you have an "invitation code," select "No" and then enter your zip code.

Donors:
Can adopt a child at SAAngelTree.org or sponsor gifts

Adopt a child*
*Available Novemeber 1st Donate

Volunteers:
Help sort and distribute gifts at local partner locations.

All donations are managed transparently by SVDP, with both organizations co-promoting the program and ensuring quality, safety, and community impact.

Together, we’re making the holidays brighter — one child at a time.