Angel tree goes up Monday

The Jackson County Sertoma Club Christmas Miracle Angel Tree will be available with angels for adoption starting Monday at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Seymour.

To help, simply take an angel off the tree, buy the requested gift and either leave it at the Customer Service desk at Wal-Mart or drop off the unwrapped gift at the Sertoma Christmas Miracle Headquarters, 1531 E. Tipton St. in the Village Center, between Cash Advance and the Dollar Tree, starting Dec. 5.

Headquarters hours, starting Dec. 5, will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.

The phone number for the headquarters will be 498-4581 starting on Dec. 5 as well. This is a local phone number.

Applications for Christmas Miracle are available in Seymour at Jackson County Health Department, WIC office, Seymour Housing Authority, Jackson County Department of Child Services, Jackson County Division of Family Resources, Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross and at the Christmas Miracle Headquarters. 

Applications in Brownstown are available at the sheriff’s department and in Medora at Bundy Brothers.

Sertoma is participating in Charity Tracker network to avoid any duplication of services.

All applications must be signed by the parent or legal guardian. Applications are accepted for children 12 years of age and younger.  All children must live in Jackson County and must be home for the delivery of the gifts throughout the day on Christmas Eve.

Applications for toys and any monetary donations may be sent to Sertoma at P.O. Box 841 Seymour, IN 47274.  Applications and donations may also be dropped off at their headquarters starting on Dec. 5.  All donations are used in Jackson County for the children of Jackson County.

“We are not associated with any national or international toy drive.  Anyone who donates gifts or money to Sertoma Christmas Miracle can rest assured knowing that their contribution is used only for the children of Jackson County,” Sertoma’s Scott Davis said.