Trish Mills remembers Christmases past when her young son never got a present from his dad. The parent was in prison at the time, unable to shop. It wasn't until years later Mills, now 57, learned about Angel Tree, a Prison Fellowship program that provides a way for incarcerated parents to have gifts delivered to their children. Her husband, now her ex-husband, could have participated, but never did. ...more

December 24, 2008

Some of the area's neediest angels will have their names plucked from a tree this holiday season. ...more

November 19, 2008

Some of the area's neediest angels will have their names plucked from a tree this holiday season. Calvary Lutheran Church is hoping that this year, with the economy in such poor shape, that the public will pitch in to provide some of the most basic needs for 500 youngsters. "Some of these children are so needy, they don't even ask for toys, just clothes," said Mary Ann Hohler, who for the past three years has served as lead shopper for the church's Angel Tree program. ...more

November 12, 2008