The Salvation Army in Rome will hold a special Angel Tree registration event on Tuesday, October 27, giving qualifying families and senior citizens an opportunity to apply for Christmas assistance.

The registration event will take place from 1 PM until 3 PM at Dirt Pour Coffee and Cafe.

Cristina Tilley with the Salvation Army in Rome says the Angel Tree program is available to children under the age of 12 whose parents’ income does not exceed 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Senior citizens ages 65 and older may also qualify for assistance.

Parents registering children will need to bring a photo ID, proof of income for both parents, proof of address, and birth certificates for all qualifying children.

Senior citizens applying for assistance will need to provide identification, proof of income, and proof of address.

The Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts to children and seniors in need during the holiday season.

Those interested in receiving assistance are encouraged to have all required documents ready when they arrive for registration on October 27.