Final Days for Families in Need to Sign Up for The Salvation Army's Holiday Assistance
CLEVELAND, OH (November 2nd, 2026) – The Salvation Army in Greater Cleveland is committed to making the holidays special for thousands of children and families in need by helping ensure presents are under the Christmas tree. Families seeking Christmas assistance for children 12 and younger are warmly invited to register at any Cleveland Salvation Army Corps Community Center. To make support easier to access, The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance program now also offers a simple online application at SAAngelTree.org. Registration ends this Friday, November 6th, 2026.
“Christmas is such an important time in a child's development. We’ve seen that opening a toy on Christmas morning can boost a child’s self-esteem, academic performance, and social interactions. We’re excited to introduce a new online format to expand the support we can offer in Cuyahoga County,” stated Captain Joel Ashcraft, Area Commander of The Salvation Army in Greater Cleveland.
After registering for the program, families will be assigned a date and time to pick up toys. Last year, the Christmas Distribution program assisted more than 2,800 families and provided toys to more than 6,300 children.
Christmas registration will be available in person from:
Now, through Friday, November 6th, 2026, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
To register, visit SAAngelTree.org or come in person to apply to the Corps Community Center near you:
- Salvation Army East Cleveland Corps: 1507 Doan Ave. East Cleveland, OH 44112 | Phone: (216) 249-4334
- Salvation Army Miles Park Corps: 4139 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44105| Phone: (216) 341-1640
- Salvation Army Ohio City Corps: 4402 Clark Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109 | Phone: (216) 631-1515
- Salvation Army Temple Corps: 17625 Grovewood Ave., Cleveland, OH 44119 | Phone: (216) 692-1388
- Salvation Army West Park Corps: 12645 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 | Phone: (216) 252-3593
Christmas item distribution will occur from December 14th through December 18th, depending on the location where families registered.
The following documentation will be required to register both in person and online:
- Your government-issued photo I.D. or Driver’s License. You must have a Photo I.D.
- A birth certificate or current medical benefit card for each child 12 years old and younger in your household.
- Copies of your County Benefits, Heap Application, and school Records - all are beneficial to show proof of household.
For questions regarding Christmas assistance, please get in touch with the Corps Community Centers listed above or call (216) 861-8185. To donate to assist The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland in serving families this holiday season, or for more information, call (216) 861-8185.