Community Relations Committee Dallas HR Remembers the Forgotten Angels!

Anyone who has seen an Angel Tree in the mall, or taken part in an Angel Tree or Wish Tree program at work, knows how this annual Salvation Army holiday tradition works. This wonderful program starts around Thanksgiving when Angel trees placed in malls and offices are endowed with paper Angels, each containing the name and age of a child, and that child's holiday need and wish. Individuals or organizations pick Angels and purchase the items that are listed on each one. These gifts are then delivered to the Salvation Army where they are organized and prepared for the parents or guardians to pick up and give to the child at Christmas.

Each year however, there are some Angels that remain on the trees. Have you ever wondered what happens to them? Each year these Forgotten Angels receive gifts thanks to the donations of individuals and groups who purchase items especially for those Angels that don't get chosen.

This year, thanks to The Dallas Human Resource Management Association, Inc. ("DHRMA") lots of little Angels will have smiles on their faces! At the December monthly chapter meeting, members of DHRMA brought gifts with them to donate to the Salvation Army specifically for Forgotten Angels. 265 gifts for all ages were provided by the generous members of the chapter, who support a different organization each month by participating in collections that are held in conjunction with each monthly meeting. At the December meeting the gifts were arranged around a festive holiday tree in the meeting room. Everything from soft cuddly toys to racing bicycles was on display! After the meeting, volunteers packed up all the gifts and delivered them to the local Salvation Army warehouse where they will be sorted by happy Santas who will make sure each one goes to a special little Angel this holiday season.

Thanks to all who donated! The next Community Relations drive will be in support of The North Texas Food Bank. Be sure to bring non-perishable food items to the January 10, 2006 monthly luncheon!

Susan Tennyson, SPHR
Associate
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
1717 Main Street
Suite 4400
Dallas, TX 75201

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