The DeWitt County Angel Tree today, will disperse the hundreds of gifts that have come in for the 2016 holiday season, culminating in another year for the local non-profit.
Director Sue Calvert says the operation, which originates at the Clinton Elks Club, will give the parents of youth in this year's Angel Tree program, time to pick up their gifts throughout the day today. Calvert notes the program had over 400 youth on their list again this year.
According to Calvert, the community has always been very supportive of the Angel Tree program and making sure youth have gifts they will enjoy.
For Calvert, she is very thankful for the support of the community throughout the many years of the program. What always impresses her is children that were a part of the program as youth, come back and give back as adults.
Earlier this week, Angel Tree and the Clinton Police Department and DeWitt County Sheriff's Department teamed up for the annual Shop With a Cop. Later this month, Angel Tree will partner with the Clinton Fire Department for Shop with a Fireman. Both events are funded through a grant through the Walmart Foundation.
