The Salvation Army of Rome is seeking volunteers and community support for its annual holiday programs, which provide Christmas assistance to families and senior citizens throughout the area, including Chattooga County.
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.
The Salvation Army of Rome is already preparing for Christmas, with registration now underway for its 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance program.
The Salvation Army of Rome says it saw an uptick in fundraising during the most recent holiday season compared to the previous year, but leaders emphasize donations are still needed to support operating expenses and critical services throughout the year.
Bells are ringing across shopping centers this holiday season as the Salvation Army of Rome, GA launches its annual Red Kettle campaign, a vital fundraiser that supports services in Chattooga, Floyd, and several other Northwest Georgia counties.
Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.