‘It’s a great blessing:’ Angel Tree distribution takes on new meaning in 2020
Social distancing calls for mobile gift distribution
Jordyn Markhoff
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ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a day all about giving back for the News 6 family.
But for local seniors and families struggling to make ends meet, it’s a day to bask in the holiday spirit.
Year after year, the Central Florida community shows its support for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program by buying gifts for those who otherwise wouldn’t have anything to open Christmas morning.
“When I first came to Florida, I had nothing and so Salvation Army helped me,” said volunteer Maureen Campana. “This is the first time volunteering, but I always give to the Angel Tree.”
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Senior veterans receive early Christmas cheer
Students play violins, give gifts to senior veterans By WECT Staff | December 15, 2020 at 9:04 PM EST - Updated December 15 at 11:45 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Staff from The Harrelson Center and Peer Recovery Resources (PRR) joined families of some local violin students to distribute gifts to senior veterans at James Walker Center Tuesday afternoon.
The students played their violins for the elderly residents, many of whom don’t have family, or if they do, the family doesn’t live nearby or hasn’t been able to visit during the pandemic. So, residents were happy to have some Christmas cheer.