This year's Angel Tree program is dedicated to supporting two charities in the Dallas area: The Salvation Army and Family Gateway, an organization near and dear to the Good Shepherd community. Through your student's participation, we can brighten the holidays for families in need and empower communities with essential resources.
Join us in making a difference this holiday season by spreading generosity and hope to those who need it most. All students—from our youngest learners in PDO to our Eighth graders—are encouraged to participate.
Important Dates
Friday, Nov. 14 | Permission Slips Due
Parents must submit a digital permission slip by Friday, Nov. 14 in order for their student to adopt an ornament from the tree. If you have multiple children at Good Shepherd, you will need to submit a separate permission slip for each child. The digital permission slip form can be found here.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | Adoption Day
Each class will visit the Angel Tree, and students will select an ornament representing one of our charity partners. Each participating student will receive a packet with details for the charity they have chosen.
Monday, Dec. 1 & Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Gift Return Days
Bring NEW, UNWRAPPED gifts, gift cards, or pre-bagged Salvation Army Angel gifts to Kincaid Pavilion between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on either Dec. 1 or Dec. 2. It is very important that all gifts are received no later than 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 2.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 | Celebration of Giving
Good Shepherd students will celebrate with charity representatives at an all-school gathering on campus. Parents do not need to attend.
Charities
The Salvation army
Serving: Children ages 14 and under
Mission: To help families struggling financially provide Christmas gifts, because every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning.
Gifting Needs: Specific to each child.
Learn more about the Salvation Army at salvationarmyntx.org.
Family Gateway
Serving: All ages
Mission: To provide stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Gifting Needs: Purchase one or a selection of your children’s favorite toys. There are no boundaries. They can be for any age and at any price point.
Learn more about the Family Gateway at familygateway.org.
Super Santa
Serving: All ages
Mission: A GSES-led gift card drive meant as a catch-all to support the largest needs for Salvation Army and Family Gateway.
Gifting Needs: Gift cards to Target, Walmart, and MasterCard/Visa.
We are excited to continue this beloved holiday tradition at Good Shepherd Episcopal School and look forward to your support in sharing the joy of Christmas with those in need through our Angel Tree gifting program.
For any questions, please reach out to Angel Tree Co-Chairs Cory Elford and Camille Compton at gsesangeltree@gmail.com.