Forsyth Tech’s Angel Tree families need help and support over holidays

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Forsyth Tech’s holistic support service program, called Forsyth Tech Cares, has an Angel Tree each year, where faculty, staff and members of the community can sponsor a child or family in need to provide the children with the items that they need for the holidays.

This year, Forsyth Tech’s Angel Tree has twice the number of children and families in need as last year, which amounts to 398 angels in need of holiday gifts. Forsyth Tech is asking the community for help to sponsor these families, which can be done by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4bafa92baaf4cf8angel2.

Angel Tree sponsors can sign up to support a family, or individual children within a family, and all of the details, including age, gender, clothing size, needs and wish list items are provided.

One student said, “I was so worried wondering how I was going to manage to afford gifts for my children to wake up to on Christmas morning. Thankfully, that worry has been put to rest by the generosity of our community. I will get to hear their excited squeals as they see their gifts and there is no greater Christmas gift than witnessing their excitement."

Another student shared, “This year will be the first year I have ever needed assistance. During COVID we lost our grandfather who normally helps with Christmas for the kids. Bills have piled up so high. It has been a lot to continue school and my clinical work that doesn’t allow me to work a full-time job. The help with Christmas would mean that my children won’t be left out because of our lack of money this season. After life takes an upswing, I want to assist a family like mine in return. Thank you in advance to many who help children who are in need like mine. Very much appreciated!”

If you have questions about the Angel Tree program, please contact Peggy Zoellner at pzoellner@forsythtech.edu or call 336-734-7564.