Please give some thought to assisting us with your time during the upcoming preparations:
Oct. 12-16 Christmas Registration Volunteers needed to assist clients with completing application process to be eligible for Christmas assistance.
Nov. 20-Dec. 15 Angel Tree. Volunteers needed to sit at tree in Turtle Creek Mall. Sundays 1-5 pm, Monday-Saturdays from 12 noon until 8 pm.
Nov. 27-Dec. 24 Ring Christmas Kettle Bells. Mondays through Saturdays from 12 noon until 9 pm at various locations.
Nov. 23 Assemble Thanksgiving Food boxes from 1-3 pm
Nov. 24 Assist with Thanksgiving Food box distribution at 10 a.m.
Dec. 12, 14-19 Help check in angel tree gifts and assemble family bags
Dec. 14-18 Set up & Assemble Christmas Food Boxes 9-12 noon
Dec. 21- Christmas Distribution Day from 8 am until 2 pm
Call MaryAnn Parrish at 601-544-3684 for more information.
Christmas Assistance
Applications will be taken October 12-16, 2009 in Forrest and Lamar Counties 5670 US 49, The Salvation Army Administration Building
Applications will be taken October 19, 2009 for Perry and Green Counties at The Salvation Army Senior Center - Beaumont, MS
Applications will be taken October 22, 2009 for Marion County at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club 211 Arkansas, Columbia MS
Applications will be taken October 23, 2009 for Covington and Jefferson Davis Counties at the National Guard Armory, Collins, MS
Only head of household can apply.
Items to bring to Registration:
- 1. - Long form birth certificates for all children 12 and under on Christmas Day
- 2. - Validphoto ID
- 3. - Bring custody/guardianship papers if child is not your biological child
- 4. -Proof of all money coming into the house (including wages, SS, SSI, VA, retirement, child support, food stamps
- 5. -contributions from family of friends must be recorded by the individuals providng the funds on a notorized statement
- 6. -Proof of all actual expenses (rent, utilities, telephone, insurance, medical, any & all current expenses
- 7. -Bring your child's clothes and shoe sizes
Proof means you must bring these items into the building at the time of the application!
Do not bring children with you when you come to apply!
Distribution will be held December 21, 2009