Lindsay Wood+FollowAngel Tree Gifts Drama: Dollar Store Haul?!This mom signed her daughter up for the Angel Tree program, but when the gifts arrived, they looked straight out of Dollar Tree—think a $1.75 doll, a PEZ dispenser, and a cheap doodle board. TikTok exploded, with some calling her ungrateful and others saying the charity dropped the ball. Turns out, this was a Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, which usually sticks to a $25 limit, but this haul barely hit $4. The best part? After the backlash, more gifts arrived, and the family paid it forward to others! #Religion #AngelTree #ChristmasDrama20Share
Sabrina Carrillo+FollowNorth Texas Angel Tree magic: Every wish granted!Every single Angel Tree tag in North Texas was adopted this year—a first in years! With prices rising and more families in need, the community stepped up big time. Volunteers at the Dallas Salvation Army warehouse worked nonstop, making sure kids, seniors, and adults with special needs all got gifts. For parents like Angelina Laurent, who worried about affording even a few presents, seeing her son’s wish list nearly fulfilled was a huge relief. This kind of generosity really lifts spirits and shows how much neighbors can mean to each other. How has your community come together this season? #Safety #NorthTexas #AngelTree00Share
Holly Gonzalez+FollowAngel Tree Unboxing Drama Hits TikTokThought this would be a sweet holiday moment, but TikTok had other plans. A mom filmed her kids opening Angel Tree gifts—cue the chaos when her son saw Skechers and said, “absolutely not.” There were side-eyes at Barbie dolls, jeans slapped to the floor, and a full-on debate in the comments about gratitude, parenting, and whether every family moment needs to be online. Would you have posted this? The internet is divided! #Relationships #AngelTree #TikTokDrama629Share
Eddie Webster+FollowDurham’s Angel Tree brings extra holiday joyThe Angel Tree program in Durham surprised everyone this year—not only did every child get adopted, but there were actually extra toys left over! After a viral TikTok, the community stepped up big time, making sure families who needed a little extra help didn’t go without. Volunteers loaded up cars with bikes, dollhouses, and more, bringing smiles to parents and kids alike. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when neighbors look out for each other. If you know a family still in need, the Salvation Army has extra gifts to share. How has community support made a difference for you this season? #Safety #DurhamNC #AngelTree10Share
hfoster+FollowCleveland’s Angel Tree brings hope to kidsEvery year, thousands of Cleveland kids spend Christmas missing a parent behind bars. Richard Swiger, once in their shoes, is making sure they feel remembered. Through the Angel Tree program, local churches deliver gifts and heartfelt notes from incarcerated parents, helping kids feel loved and connected during the holidays. The need is huge—over 3,000 local children need sponsors this year. Swiger’s journey from inmate to community leader shows how second chances can ripple out to change lives. How do you think our community can better support families affected by incarceration? #Relationships #Cleveland #AngelTree10Share
Emily Delgado+FollowCharlotte’s Angel Tree magic: Volunteers make Christmas happenHundreds of Charlotte families will get a Christmas they never thought possible, thanks to the tireless work of local volunteers. Right now, 100 people a day are sorting, wrapping, and prepping gifts for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, making sure every child’s wish is fulfilled. The big distribution day is almost here, and it’s amazing to see how neighbors are stepping up for each other. If you’ve ever wondered what community spirit looks like, this is it. How do you think efforts like this shape our city’s holiday season? #Safety #Charlotte #AngelTree10Share
Sandra Escobar+FollowAngel Tree gifts spark heated debate on givingSeeing off-brand crayons and Dollar Tree finds in Angel Tree donations has set off a firestorm online, with many saying these gifts miss the whole point of spreading holiday magic to kids in need. The backlash against a Long Island TikToker’s “uninspired” haul has people asking: Is it better to give something, even if it’s not special, or should we aim higher for these kids? The conversation has gotten intense, but it’s also a chance for our community to rethink what generosity really means during the holidays. What do you think makes a gift truly meaningful? #News #AngelTree #HolidayGiving00Share
John Romero+FollowAngel Tree Drama: Are Kids Asking for Too Much?Angel Trees are supposed to spread holiday cheer, but one woman’s rant about kids requesting iPhones and game consoles has social media in a frenzy. She called the kids 'greedy,' but the internet clapped back, saying every child deserves a little magic—especially those in need. Some say, if you can’t afford the wishlist, just pick another tag. What do you think: are the requests too much, or is it just the season of giving? #Shopping #AngelTree #HolidayGiving00Share
kerryrivera+FollowBirmingham’s Angel Tree: Neighbors helping neighborsNothing brings out the holiday spirit like seeing local teams step up for our community. The Birmingham City Schools Facilities & Maintenance crew just wrapped up their annual Angel Tree drive, making sure seven local kids get gifts and essentials they truly need. But they didn’t stop there—they also joined the Helping Hands Contest, donating baby essentials to families at the Lovelady Center with a creative Mickey & Minnie Mouse theme. It’s inspiring to see this kind of teamwork and generosity in action. How else could we as a community pitch in or spread this kind of kindness year-round? #Safety #Birmingham #AngelTree10Share
