Families are connected with us
Families are referred to Angel Tree through official channels and community agencies. A self-nomination application will open later this season.
Community Outreach · Holiday 2026
Operation
Angel Tree
Operation Angel Tree is a cherished tradition that helps bring holiday joy to families by connecting donors with families in the military community.
Holiday cheer, delivered with care and privacy.
21military families supported last year
$40suggested limit per wish-list item
Dec.private gift pick-up, 2nd week
0family names shared with donors
How It Works
Our community becomes the Angels
Anonymous tags go on the tree with wish-list items only, such as “Boy, age 8, Star Wars Legos.” Community members choose a tag and buy the gift.
Families pick up privately
Each family chooses its own pick-up window during the second week of December at SCSC headquarters, next to the Patch Thrift Shop, before or after business hours.
For Families
Need a little extra cheer?
If your family could use some extra holiday cheer this year, or you would like to refer a family, email our Angel Tree coordinator. We'll reply with next steps.
Email scsc.angeltree@gmail.comApplications are open. Submitting early increases the likelihood we'll have enough donations to complete your family's wish list.
Apply for Angel Tree- PrivateOnly one or two trusted board members will know your family's identity.
- AnonymousTags list wishes only. No names go to donors or into promotional materials.
- Your timeYou choose your own pick-up window outside business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
How are families selected?
The Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club will try to meet the needs of every family. Reaching out early increases the likelihood that we will have enough donations to complete your wish list. If we cannot accommodate every family, we will consider information such as rank/grade, family size, and what it would mean to your family to be selected.
Who will know my family is participating?
SCSC will do its best to protect your privacy. Only one or two trusted board members will know your identity, to coordinate the pick-up of your gifts. Names will not be shared with any donors or published in any promotional materials. You will have your own dedicated pick-up window outside of business hours.
Who buys the presents for families?
The Stuttgart community chooses tags off the tree and purchases the gifts. Tags are anonymized and list only wish-list items, with no names. For example: Boy, age 8, Star Wars Legos.
How do families receive the presents?
You will choose your own pick-up window during the second week of December and meet the Angel Tree lead at SCSC headquarters, next to the Patch Thrift Shop, before or after business hours.
Is there a limit on how much to spend on each family member?
We recommend no more than $40 per wish-list item, so every child receives something comparable.
I have a question that isn't answered here.
Email our program coordinator at scsc.angeltree@gmail.com.
For Donors & Volunteers
Want to be an Angel?
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Give a gift
Choose a tag
Angel Tree tags go up later this season. Pick a tag, buy the wish-list gift, and drop it off.
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Give at a drive
Donation drives
Our Community Outreach Committee is planning Angel Tree donation drives. Details coming soon.
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Lend a hand
Volunteer or partner
Want to volunteer, or have your unit or organization support Angel Tree? We'd love to hear from you.
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