Families who are in desperate need of basics such as food, clothing and household items during the holidays are placed in the care of the Army’s Adopt a Family program. Each family creates a wish list of items which is matched with a volunteer donor team. Businesses, families and school groups adopt families in this program, generously meeting the family’s needs and instilling hope in those who have none.
Each year, The Salvation Army helps hundreds of families who are in crisis, enjoy a special holidays.By sponsoring a family, you too can help make the holidays truly blessed and spread cheer to others.
CLICK HERE To learn more about the Adopt-A-Family program and sponsorshipopportunities.
The Red Kettles and bell ringers are perhaps the most visible community-wide Salvation Army program.
This year, beginning on November 21, The Salvation Army's traditional Red Kettles will be at over 100 locations throughout Tucson, ringing in good cheer while collecting donations of pocket change and dollar bills from generous shoppers who donate to these Salvation Army Red Kettles.
The results from the nickels, dimes and dollars put into the kettles provides needy families with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, gifts for children, coats and shoes for kids with none to wear, and visitation to the elderly and imprisoned who have no one to care for them. In fact, the donations from the month-long kettle drive help provide the monies for the year-round programs and services for those in need in our community.
CLICK HERE To learn more about the 119- year history of the Red Kettles and to find out more about how to get involved.
THE SALVATION ARMY
FALL, HOLIDAY &
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
The Salvation Army is involved in a myraid of year-round and seasonal programs and services. Many programs operated directly through the Corps, while others are hosted through The Salvation Army City Administration.
Browse through our seasonal events below!
*To find out more about social service programs, refer to specific department or corps pages. CLICK HERE.
*To learn about The Salvation Army Holiday Programs, or city-wide fundraising events follow the links below.
Each Christmas, The Salvation Army can be spotted in malls across America standing next to Christmas trees decorated with little angel ornaments. Each of these Angel Trees are decorated with angel tags that hold Christmas wishes for a boy or a girl, representing the types of children who will be served through The Salvation Army's Christmas Toy Distribution program. It is through the public’s generosity that these children have gifts under the tree on Christmas morning.
Each year, Angel Giving Tree sponsors, ranging from shopping malls, neighborhood associations and private companies, volunteer to place Angel Trees in high-traffic areas within their community, organization or office. During the holiday season, customers or employees will select a tag off the tree to fill a child's toy request. The sponsoring organization also serves as a collection point for the gifts, and provides secure storage until a volunteer from The Salvation Army can collect the gifts for distribution along with food and meals to help needy families enjoy the holiday season.
CLICK HERE To learn more about the Angel Tree program and sponsorshipopportunities.
CLICK HERE to learn more about The Toy Distribution Program.
This annual event, in partnership with KGUN-9 News and SunTran helps The Salvation Army raise thousands of toy donations for The Salvation Army's Christmas Toy Distribution program. Over a Friday in December local businesses are a gracious host to the Sun Tran Holiday Bus. From 6am till 6pm the Tucson public is encouraged to bring in new, toy donations to "Stuff the Bus." This year's goal is to stuff over 3 buses during the event.
CLICK HERE To learn more about Stuff the Bus locations and details.
Each year, a week before Christmas, The Salvation Army will host its' annual, Christmas Toy Distribution. During these four days, a select number of needy families will be escorted through a warehouse of donated toys, where they can select a few items for each of their children. Community volunteers help as "Toy Shop elves, not only assembling and merchandising the warehouse for the event, but also acting as shopping escorts to help families with their selections. Program recipients are selected through case management referrals, and the open application process by calling The Salvation Army
CLICK HERE To learn more about the distribution program, donation & volunteer needs, as well as Recipient Application Process.
CLICK HERE To learn more about "Operation McGregor."
This annual, free dinner on Christmas Day serves over 3500 hot meals to those in need or seeking holiday fellowship. From 11am to 1pm, guests can stop by and enjoy a hot turkey dinner with all the fixings. Those who are home-bound can also call ahead of time and arrange for a home-delivered meal.
Volunteers help put on this all day event.
CLICK HERE To learn more about the dinner and volunteer opportunities.
This annual, free dinner on Thanksgiving Day is held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. It serves over 3600 hot meals to those in need or seeking holiday fellowship. From 11am to 1pm, guests can stop by and enjoy a hot turkey dinner with all the fixings. Those who are home-bound can also call ahead of time and arrange for a home-delivered meal.
Volunteers help put on this all day event.
CLICK HERE To learn more about the dinner and volunteer opportunities.
Each year, at the first of August, The Salvation Army teams up with Kohl’s to host ChildSpree, a back-to-school shopping spree for disadvantaged children in Tucson.This year, The Salvation Army and Kohl's hosted their first "Back To School Spree" together.
Community volunteers and local celebrities donated their time to be shopping escorts for the hundreds of selected needy children. During the morning shopping event, each child was provided a $100 shopping budget to acquire needed winter and holiday items, while sharing the season of giving with a community who truly cares!
This annual fashion show takes place in the Spring at a local Country Club to raise money for the local women & children's programs at The Salvation Army. The event includes a celebrity fashion show, modeling new, designer pieces, a well as, gently-used designer wear from The Salvation Army Thrift stores, a silent auction, High Tea & much, much more.
CLICK HERE To learn more about tickets, donations and participating in 2009.
During the hottest months of summer, June - August, The Salvation Army pairs up with Naughtons to accept donations of water, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. These summer essentials are then distributed by The Hospitality House to the homeless and poor needing relief from the hot sun.
Water donations may be made at any Naughtons location, The Hospitality House or Salvation Army to help.
CLICK HERE To find out donation needs and locations.
This annual event sponsored by Kohl's, Alcoa Fastenings and The Salvation Army assists local gradeschool children in need, by helping get them new supplies and clothing for school. Community volunteers and local celebrities donate their time to be shopping escorts and generous local retailers, businesses and community sponsors provide both financial asssistance as well as donations of backpacks, school supplies, hot food and new clothing. Over 100 needy children are assisted through this annual event.
This special event is designed to introduce the community to The Salvation Army, as well as provide special recognition and thanks to tireless volunteers and community supporters. The event is a specially designed ticketed event featuring a celebrity guest speaker.
Stay tuned for the 2010 event.
WOMEN OF DEDICATION AWARDS TEA
This annual event premiered in the Fall of 2008 to bring special recognition to leading women in the community who through their tireless actions have contributed time and resources to helping others. Produced by the Women's Auxiliary, this Spring Tea will be rcognizing 10 specially nominated women.
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