Christmas
Ways You Can Help This Holiday Season
Volunteer
Whether you're flying solo or with a group, we've got opportunities galore. You can ring-a-ling those bells, assist with Angel Tree adoptions, help at the Christmas Center, and so much more.
Red Kettle Campaign
Help your neighbors in need this holiday season. Your donation will be used to support women and children experiencing homelessness, youth programs and more.
The Magical Toy Drive
WCNC Charlotte helps mobilize the community to collect toys and resources for The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance programs.
Empty Stocking Fund
The Charlotte Observer has sponsored the Empty Stocking Fund for 100 years. All money contributed buys toys, food, clothing and gift cards for families and seniors.
Corvette Angels 14th Annual Toy Drive
Help purchase new toys for The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.
Christmas Center Employment
Seasonal Employment Opportunities with The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte.
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte Christmas Information
Angel Tree
In a typical year, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program puts new toys under the tree for thousands of Charlotte-area children who usually must go without Christmas gifts. Anonymous donors adopt these little “angels” in an expanding Christmas tradition that makes the season more rewarding for the gift giver and happier for the receiver.
If you're interested in providing gifts for this program, please visit our Angel Tree page for adoption information.
Christmas Assistance
The Angel Tree program provided gifts for more than one million children last Christmas. If you are at risk of not being able to provide presents for your children this holiday season, please register for our Christmas Assistance program.
Other Programs and Services
We know the holidays cause financial stress each year for millions of families around the country. We encourage individuals and families seeking assistance to reach out to their local Salvation Army.
Stats
2,302,771
Individuals and families, from across the country, who received Holiday Assistance in 2024
1,000,000+
children, nationwide, received Christmas through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program last year, who might not receive gifts otherwise
Show love all year long
While Christmas may be the season to shower those we love with gifts, it's also about giving to our neighbors in need. This holiday season, give a gift to help us continue providing vital services to those most in need.
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