Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) — Christmas may be more than a month away, but the season of giving has already arrived.
The Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign kicked off this week, with Angel Trees going up across South Dakota.
For 117 years, the Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign has been helping spread holiday cheer.
“We know that there are families that are struggling in the community that are less fortunate in the community that need a step up. And sometimes it’s just a small investment in purchasing a toy for a child that ‘s going to brighten and make their holiday season. It’s going to make the holiday season for the entire family,” Communications Coordinator Darrell Shoemaker said.
More than 125 Angel Trees are up throughout the Black Hills.
Lennox claims 11A title, snaps 42 year drought
“I think it is a great effort, a great community effort because it’s not something we can do alone. It’s something that takes our entire community to be a part of this and be able to make sure Christmas is a beautiful, beautiful time of the year for people,” Salvation Army Black Hills Area Coordinator Jerry O’Neil said.