The choices that lead to a prison sentence, as well as the distance created by incarceration, can strain a prisoner’s family ties to the breaking point. At Christmas, the emotional pain of a loved one’s incarceration grows even more intense; the distance is felt by children and parents alike.
Angel Tree Christmas gives incarcerated parents a way to provide a Christmas gift and a personal message, delivered by caring, local volunteers, as a tangible representation of their love.
This year, Hands of New Hope, in conjunction with our partners, Long Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc., Tau Chapter Long Beach, and the generous support of individual donors, was able to provide a Merry Christmas to 98 children in Blythe, California.
We thank all of our partners and volunteers who helped buy the gift cards, write messages, and stuff envelopes for mailing out to these beautiful children!