Registration for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Begins Oct. 6th

Registration begins October 6th for families who need help from The Salvation Army this holiday season. Five locations across South Mississippi will be open to register families for The Angel Tree Assistance Program. Each registration location has its own registration dates, times, and requirements.

This year, any 2013 recipient of Angel Tree from Harrison, Stone or Pearl River Counties was required to take life skills classes. Those who did not complete the three class requirement may not be eligible to receive Angel Tree assistance this year.

For the second year, Angel Tree recipients in Hancock County must also complete one life skills class between now and mid-December. The class must be completed before the Angel Tree gifts are picked up before Christmas.

Children are not allowed to attend Angel Tree Assistance Program registration and The Salvation Army requests that those applying bring all items needed to qualify for Angel Tree. These requirements may be found on the website www.SalvationArmyMSCoast.org, by visiting or calling any Salvation Army location, or by calling the Gulfport Area Command at 228-374-8301.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program aims to give children in need, between the ages of birth to 12 years, a Christmas they may not have otherwise.

Those interested in registering for the Angel Tree program, but have registered for Christmas assistance with another agency, will not be allowed to register at The Salvation Army.

Below is the detailed registration information and requirements for each county.

Harrison, Stone, and Pearl River Counties
Angel Tree Registration Locations:

560 Division Street, Biloxi, MS
October 6th – 10th, 2014
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2019 22nd Street, Gulfport, MS
October 13th – 17th, 2014
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information, please call 228-374-8301.
Applications will be accepted only on a walk-in basis.
All recipients of Angel Tree in 2013 were required to attend three life skills classes to become eligible for Angel Tree in 2014.
PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW

Jackson County:
Angel Tree Registration Location: 3217 Nathan Hale, Pascagoula, MS

October 6th–10th, 13th-17th, 2014
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Applications will be accepted only on a walk-in basis
For more information, please call: 228-762-7222
PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW

George County:
Angel Tree Registration Location: 52 Virginia St, Lucedale, MS

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Last Names beginning with the letters A – L October 7th & 9th
Last Names beginning with the letters M – Z October 14th & 16th
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Last Names beginning with the letters A – L October 8th
Last Names beginning with the letters M – Z October 15th

Applications will be accepted only on a walk-in basis
For more information call 601-766-3577
PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW

Hancock County registration is by appointment only on the following dates:
Angel Tree Registration Location:
The Hancock Resource Center
454 Highway 90, Suite B
Waveland, MS 39576

October 6th-9th, 2014
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October 13th-17th, 2014
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please call 228-463-8887 for an Appointment. Walk-ins will be assisted based on availability.

Registrants in Hancock County who received Christmas Assistance in the past much attend one class below before their angels can go out for adoption.

Credit Reports & Credit Score
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Hancock Resource Center
Available class dates:
Wednesday, September 24th
Wednesday, October 22nd
Wednesday, November 19th
Wednesday, December 17th

Managing Income & Expense
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Hancock Resource Center

Available class dates:
Wednesday, September 17th
Wednesday, October 15th
Wednesday, November 12th
Wednesday, December 10th

Resume Writing Workshop
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Hancock Resource Center

Available class dates:
Tuesday, September 30th
Tuesday, October 21st
Tuesday, November 11th
Tuesday, December 9th

Requirements for all Salvation Army Angel Tree Assistance Applications:
1. Person applying must bring VALID State issued Photo ID
2. Parent or legal Guardian must apply for ONLY their own children. Guardianship/Custody
3. Documentation required if you are not listed on Birth certificate
4. State Issued Certified Birth Certificates for children 12 & under required. (no copies or hospital
certificates)

The following is a list of proof of income and proof of expense that is required at the time of application for everyone in the household:

Income
•Employment (All Members of household)
•WIN Job center registration verification form
•Tanif Award Letter
•Utility Allowance
•S.N.A.P. Award Letter
•Disability Award Letter
•Social Security Award Letter
•Pension
•Insurance
•Child Support or D.H.S. statement of non-support
•S.S.I. Award Letter
•School Grants/Loans
•Other Income
•Section 8 Paperwork
•Must present notarized statement of any income help from anyone else

Rent
•Utilities
•Credit Cards
•Gas Receipts
•Water/Sewage
•Grocery Receipts
•Car Notes
•Medical Bills Paying on
•Cable
•Phone Bill
•Rental furniture payments
•Loans & Other Bills
•Bank Statement (if applicable)

All required items are required at time of applying for Angel Tree Assistance. If an applicant does not have these items at the time of registration, they will not be able to register until all items are brought in to The Salvation Army.

For more information, please visit www.salvationarmymscoast.org.