FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Families in Allen County will be able to apply for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program starting next week.
According to Corps Officer for the Salvation Army of Allen County, Dena Smith, the organization is expecting this Christmas to be another “high-need” year. In 2024, the program helped over 700 families, providing gifts to nearly 3,000 children. This year, Smith expects to help around 800 to 900 families.
According to Smith, the program is all about providing a “Christmas experience” to those who need it most…