Angel Tree Adopt-A-Family

Adopt-A-Family is our program for allowing you to directly support a family that signed up for Christmas Assistance. This program does not just give gifts to the children in the family. We ask that you give a family gift for the entire family to enjoy. On top of that, we ask that you help out by providing a Christmas dinner. We want to make sure that families in need are taken care of, and this is one way you can help. We would love for you, our donors, to adopt every family that signs up for assistance, so everyone has a good Christmas. If you are able to do that, then fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you aren't able to help out with Adopt-A-Family, then still do consider helping us out by donating a toy or two at one of our many Angel Tree locations. Any kind of help goes a long way. If you have any question about Adopt-A-Family, please call 775-688-4555, or email us at salarmy.reno@usw.salvationarmy.org.

If you'd like to adopt a family, start by filling out the form located here. 

Requirements to Adopt-A-Family

• Purchase at least one gift for each member of the household (A list of suggestions will be provided.)
• Purchase one gift for entire family (Family gift suggestions will be provided.)
• Purchase food for Christmas dinner (Gift cards are acceptable. The name of a local supermarket where family shops will be provided.)

Estimated Costs for Helping an Adopt-A-Family

Below is an example of the minimum requirements for a family of four. Of course, this could be less or more depending on the size of family. But hopefully this will give you an idea of the cost, so you can make a good decision on what size of family you are able to help.

Cost Includes

Minimum Cost for a Family of Four = $200

Food = $20-$25 per Person

Gifts = $25 per Adult and $30-$45 per Child(Including Toys and Clothing)

Family Gift = $25-$50

Host an Angel Tree Location

If you would like to host an Angel Tree, fill out the form below.

If you would like more information about hosting an Angel Tree, you can contact us at 775-688-4555 or email us for more information.

We also have our Silver Angel Tree program that you can host tags for as well. Use this same form if you would like to host a Silver Angel Tree. If you would like more information on that program, head on over to the Silver Angel Tree page.

Online Donation Through Partners

Kiwanis Bike Program

Our Partner the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Sparks is working with us again for Angel Tree with their bike program. Here is what they have to say about it.

Be a part of the solution to save Christmas! The Salvation Army is partnering with the Kiwanis Bike Program to provide kids and adolescents upcycled bikes with a helmet. Donate $30 for a child’s bike and helmet or $60 for an adolescent bike and helmet. Kiwanis will deliver bikes to The Salvation Army on your behalf.

Used Donations

We will also take used donations as well but those can be dropped off at our Family Store Locations From Monday through Saturday until 5 p.m.