Angel tree

Have you ever wanted to help a child in need? With the holidays approaching, now is the perfect time! Norton Social Services will be doing their annual angel tree program. The angel tree program helps to provide children in need with clothing, shoes, and toys. Children who are at a disadvantage are selected as participants in this program. For this year, there are a total of 102 children currently on the tree.  The agency works to contact the parents of these children to find out the following information: shoe sizes, clothing sizes, and items most needed. 

When you go to Norton Social Services there will be a tree with tags all over it. This is where you can select a child to provide with gifts.  When you pick out a tag you will be provided with the following information: the age, gender, shirt size, pant size, shoe size and their needs and wishes. Winter coats are in very high demand this year. Also in high demand are Monster High and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys. 

Gifts should be given to the Norton Social Service's office no later than December 19. Also, if needed, packages can be picked up by the Norton Social Services; just contact an employee to make this arrangement. Social Services also accepts monetary donations in support of the angel tree.  Checks can be made out to Norton Social Services Christmas Fund. Monetary donations will be used to buy gifts for any children who did not get picked off the tree. Cash or a check can be dropped off or mailed to P.O. Box 378, Norton, VA 24273. If you are interested in selecting a child off the tree, contact Terry Sadler at 276-679-2701.