Go Ahead! Be an Angel

The two Salvation Army Angel Trees are beckoning your attention again at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. One is located on the second level at the indoor entrance to Macy’s, near Foot Locker and Bridget’s Irish Cottages. The second is located at ground level, against the wall opposite Guest Services.

Each tree is amply decorated with individual “wish tags” which bear the name of a deserving person and his/her wish. It’s very easy to fulfill the request, because each tag bears the name of an item – clothing, toy, etc., together with gender, age, and clothing size. You don’t even have to wrap the gift.

Simply select and remove a tag from one of the trees, purchase the item and, together with the tag, return both to the ground floor location and deposit them in the large collection box next to the tree. You can’t miss the location: It’s near the entrance to the ground floor rest rooms and a short walk from Santa Claus.

A notice asks that, if possible, you leave your gift and tag no later than December 19th. However, if the tree and gift collection box are still there after the 19th, it’s an indication that you might have a few extra days. Remember, though, Santa’s elves will have a lot of wrapping and delivering to do. .

A few days ago, the box was brimming. Another cart had been placed next to it for the overflow but there were still plenty of tags hanging on those trees: Go ahead! Be an angel.