The Salvation Army's Christmas Angel program is a tradition in Arizona. It began in 1986. This is a very personal way in which you can brighten the holidays for a needy child, by purchasing new clothes or a toy for that specific child. In 2010 there were 47,511 Christmas angels in the program.
Christmas Angel trees can be found in various Phoenix area shopping malls. Each of the trees is decorated with Christmas Angel tags that represent a boy or girl 12 years of age or younger. These are children whose families have qualified for holiday assistance through The Salvation Army and have met the criteria established by the organization. To buy a gift for a Christmas Angel, simply remove the tag from the tree, register the angel with a volunteer and then shop for your angel. Return your gifts by the deadline to the volunteers at that same location, unwrapped, and The Salvation Army will take care of the rest.
What I like about the Salvation Army's Christmas Angel program is that you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars, and you know that 100% of your donation will go to a child! Some children ask for costly gifts, but some do not, or some are very young and just need basics. You can purchase the gifts wherever you'd like; you don't have to buy them at the mall. Watch for sales and coupons! Remember, they must be new items.
Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree Locations
Dates for 2011 are Friday, November 25 through Thursday, December 22, 2011. Stop by early for the largest selection.Phoenix
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix
Tree Location: near Dave & Buster's
480-513-7586
Metrocenter
9611 N. Metro Parkway West, Phoenix
Park near Macy's, upper level
602-997-2641
Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
Center Court
602-996-8840
Camelback Colonnade
1919 E. Camelback Rd.
Near Last Chance
602-953-6412
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Lower Level Macy's Court
480-990-7800
East Valley
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe
Tree Location: near Dave & Buster's
480-966-9338
Arizona Mills Mall
5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe
Food Court
480-491-7300
Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
Park near Sears, lower level
480-812-8488
Fiesta Mall
1445 W Southern Ave, Mesa
Park near Macy's Lower Level
480-833-4121
Superstition Springs
6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Park near Macy's, lower level
480-396-2570
San Tan Village
2290 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert
(Williams Field Rd & Loop 202)
Park near SanTan Courtyard Pavilion
480-899-1878
West Valley
Arrowhead Towne Center
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale
Park near Sear's, lower level
623-979-7777
Desert Sky Mall
7611 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
Located in Center Court
623-245-1400
Casa Grande
Promenade at Casa Grande
1005 N. Promenade Pkwy, Casa Grande
Park near Harkins Theaters
602-953-6412
For more information and volunteer opportunities associated with the Christmas Angel Program, visit the Salvation Army online.
All locations are subject to change without notice.
