The Salvation Army of Central Indiana is helping 5,000 local children in need receive special gifts this Christmas through its Angel Tree program, however, it takes great support from the community to fulfill all the wishes of these Angels.

Thanks to the philanthropic efforts of two local companies the nonprofit is 850 Angels closer to making thousands of Christmas dreams come true.

Over the course of a week, employees will take five shopping excursions coordinated by the leadership teams of Indianapolis-based packaging company MAVPAK and Fishers-based software company Flexware Innovation. These trips serve a special purpose: to scour store shelves and find the specific wants and needs of 860 local children enrolled in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

Evan Foote of Flexware stated that;

“Kids don’t pick the circumstances they’re born into or live in,” explained Evan, “and I can’t fathom the disappointment or despair that Santa skipped my house would’ve brought me. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides a unique opportunity to make sure that doesn’t happen for so many kids”

For more information about volunteer opportunities associated with Angel Tree, visit SAANGELTREE.ORG