Delivering Christmas: Michael Brothers Partnership with The Salvation Army Angel Tree
PITTSBURGH (December 10, 2024) – The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division is proud to continue a partnership with Michael Brothers Companies to deliver Christmas joy in and around Pittsburgh. Over the course of two days, Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12, Michael Brothers, a full-service source for waste removal and recycling, will act as an angel for The Salvation Army Angel Tree program. For the fourth year in a row, Michael Brothers will donate their time and equipment to deliver toys and gifts from The Salvation Army’s warehouse to Salvation Army locations in neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County.
“At Michael Brothers, we believe that the heart of any business is the community it serves,” Boyd Jones, Business Support Manager for Michael Brothers Companies, said. “Partnering with The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program each year is one of the ways we can give back and bring a little extra joy to families in need during the holidays. It’s an honor to play a part in delivering smiles and hope to children across Pittsburgh. We’re inspired by the generosity of others and proud to stand alongside organizations like The Salvation Army to spread the spirit of the season.”
Every year, the magic of Christmas comes alive for thousands of children and families in Western Pennsylvania thanks to The Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Children create wish lists that are shared with a vast network of supporters including companies, small businesses, churches and individuals. Gifts and toys are collected and sorted by hundreds of dedicated volunteers at various Salvation Army locations, then given to families to put under the tree for Christmas day. Thanks to dedicated supporters, more than 100,000 toys are distributed annually to children across 28-counties in Western Pennsylvania. For more information or to make a contribution, visit salvationarmywpa.org/angeltree.
“We are so blessed the team at Michael Brothers chooses to donate their time and talents to The Salvation Army year-after-year,” Major Jodi Lloyd, Program Secretary for The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division, said. “This has become a beautiful annual tradition. Thank you for making sure families in our community can feel the love and warmth of the holiday season.”
Michael Brothers Companies is also a proud supporter of WTAE-TV’s project Bundle-Up. The company was recently recognized with the Community Service Award during the annual telethon on WTAE. For the past several years, Michael Brothers has spearheaded the collection and recycling of old Christmas lights. All proceeds from the recycling help provide NEW winter outerwear to children and older adults in need across Western Pennsylvania. Old strands of lights can be dropped off for recycling at select Michael Brothers locations and donations for recycling can also be placed in bins at designated hardware stores and municipalities. Visit project Bundle-Up’s Facebook page to find the nearest location.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 134 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, visit salvationarmywpa.org. The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.