Salvation Army - Reading
Reading - Christmas Assistance Program
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- Angel Tree: Provides Winter clothing and gifts for children ages birth to 12 years. Gifts are purchased by individuals in the community. Families sign-up throughout October during a face-to-face interview.
- Angel Tree Senior and Veterans: Provides seniors and veterans with small needs that they may have.
- Adopt-a-Family: Families are identified and sent to local agencies and groups wishing to meet the needs of the family beyond toys for the children for Christmas.
301 South Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602
Reading, PA 19602
Eligibility:
Call for information.
Hours:
2024 Christmas Sign up Dates in Helpful Tips
Office: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm;
Saturday 10/7 and 10/28, 9:00am to 11:00am
Office: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm;
Saturday 10/7 and 10/28, 9:00am to 11:00am
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (610) 373-5208
- (610) 373-3489 - Fax
Fee Amounts:
Services free of charge.
Intake Procedure:
Walk-in
Intake Requirements:
Applicant's must complete an application in October for all holiday
assistance programs. Required documents include:
- Photo Identification
- Social Security Card for all household members
- Proof of ALL income for the past 30 days
- Birth Certificates for children 12 years and younger
- One utility bill (current Met-Ed, UGI, telephone, cable) or Lease Agreement/Rent Receipt
**Applications cannot be taken without all information
- Photo Identification
- Social Security Card for all household members
- Proof of ALL income for the past 30 days
- Birth Certificates for children 12 years and younger
- One utility bill (current Met-Ed, UGI, telephone, cable) or Lease Agreement/Rent Receipt
**Applications cannot be taken without all information
Geographical Area:
Reading area: 19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607,
19609, 19610, 19611
Helpful Tips:
2024 Christmas Assistance Application Dates:
Tuesday, October 1, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 2, 10:00 to 3:00pm
Thursday October 3, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, October 4, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, October 5, 9:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 8, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 9, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, October 10, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, October 11, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, October 12, 9:00am to 11:00pm
Tuesday, October 15, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 16, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, October 17, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday, October 1, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 2, 10:00 to 3:00pm
Thursday October 3, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, October 4, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, October 5, 9:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 8, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 9, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, October 10, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, October 11, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, October 12, 9:00am to 11:00pm
Tuesday, October 15, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 16, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, October 17, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Facility/ADA Access:
Information not available.
Additional Services Offered at this Location:
- Case/Care Management * Low Income
- Christmas Baskets
- Day Camps
- Electric Service Payment Assistance
- English as a Second Language
- Extended Child Care
- Family Support Centers/Outreach
- Gas Service Payment Assistance
- General Clothing Provision
- Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
- High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
- Holiday Adoption Programs
- Holiday Donations
- Holiday Gifts/Toys
- Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
- Local Bus Fare
- Mentoring Programs
- Personal/Grooming Supplies
- Prescription Expense Assistance
- Rent Payment Assistance
- Rental Deposit Assistance
- Residential Camps
- Summer Camps
- Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Water Service Payment Assistance
- Youth Enrichment Programs
- Youth Violence Prevention
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Salvation Army - Reading
Reading - Christmas Assistance Program
Reading - Christmas Assistance Program