Angel Tree

Making a difference in the life of children with incarcerated parents.

Donations Begin: Saturday, November 22
Return Gifts Unwrapped: Sunday, December 7
Gift Wrapping: Wednesday, December 10
Christmas Party: Saturday, December 13

Angel Tree allows us to share the love of God with hundreds of local children who have a family member in prison. These children can often be filled with feelings of abandonment and loneliness.

The Angel Tree program begins when a prisoner registers with their prison chaplain. Our church then receives a list of families and, through the generosity of our congregation, each child is provided with two gifts – a clothing item and a “fun” item. The gifts are given on behalf of the incarcerated parent at a breakfast party hosted here at VC.

Angel Tree is a partnership with Prison Fellowship, which was founded in 1982 by an ex-prisoner who witnessed firsthand the strained relationship between prisoners and their children and has grown to become the largest national outreach specifically for the children of prisoners.

Guest families will be coming the morning of Saturday, December 13 to a festive atmosphere. The families and caregivers will receive their gifts to take home.

Last year 200+ VC donors and volunteers provided 328 children with gifts and breakfast. 

Location

6250 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ

Our campus is at 63 Ave and Peoria Ave in Glendale, a short drive from anywhere in Phoenix and Peoria.

Donate

Beginning November 22, pick an “Angel” off the tree in the lobby (or request one online), purchase the gift requested and drop it back off in the lobby or church office. Gifts must be returned unwrapped by Sunday, December 7.

Volunteer

Volunteer by wrapping gifts on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. 

Volunteer at the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13 from 8:00 – 10:30 am to set up, help with games and activities, greeting and praying for attendees, and clean up.

Men’s ministry, please use this volunteer form to help cook and serve the breakfast on Saturday, December 13 from 7:00 – 11:30 am.

Contact

For more information email Julie Schofell or Joe Hernandez or call the church office at 623.934.4000.