ANGEL TREE PROGRAM BENEFITS LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED

NEWPORT, R.I. - The Angel Tree, from which individuals pick a tag and purchase a gift item for a local child in need, has once again appeared in the Miley lobby. Members of the Salve Regina community are invited to participate in the Angel Tree program, which will be on display through early December.

This year, the tags placed on the Angel Tree are benefiting approximately 150 children through the Salvation Army and five residential homes for children operated by Child & Family.

Each tag lists a child's name, age and wish list. Donors are asked to choose a tag from the tree and purchase one or two gifts from the list. In the past, gifts have included clothing, stereos, CD players and even a bicycle.

All gifts must be dropped off at the Office of Community Service by Friday, Dec. 11. Directions have been placed on and around the tree. Gifts for both agencies should be unwrapped.

This is the eighth year that Salve Regina is participating in the Angel Tree program. For more information on the Angel Tree, contact Ruth Thumbtzen, community service liaison, at Ext. 2418 or Nicole Collins '10.

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