(Winnsboro, TX) – The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) invites the community to “give back” during the 2024 Annual Angels of Hope holiday campaign for more than 300 children in northeast Texas who are alleged victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect.
“We are grateful for how the community comes together every year to provide for these children through our Angel Tree program,” Executive Director Lauren Zastany said. “We love helping the magic of Christmas come alive for these kids.”
Anyone can “Sponsor an Angel” or “Fulfill a Wish” to make this holiday season special for a local child in need, especially during a year when the rising cost of living has burdened many families.
It’s extremely challenging for some of these families to create a magical Christmas for their kids - this is where our community comes in,” Zastany said, “and they have come through time and time again for the past 20 years.”
Angels of Hope are children and their siblings ages 0 – 17 who have needed NETCAC’s services this year and may have been victims of child abuse or witness to domestic violence or drug use in the home. The average demographic of a child who is served at NETCAC is a girl aged six to 12.
“This program always makes a tough job much easier and is a reminder of what this season is all about,” Zastany said.
Members of the community, including civic organizations, church groups and businesses, are encouraged to sponsor “Angels” by purchasing items on their lists or to make a financial contribution toward Wish Lists. For a full list of wish lists, please visit https://www.netcac.org/services/angel-tree.
General donations of new and handmade new items such as toys, games, pajamas, stuffed animals, sports equipment and hygiene products for teens are also welcomed.
To learn how you or your group can be part of this year’s Angels of Hope campaign this year, contact Jennifer Williams at volunteer@netcac.org or visit https://www.netcac.org/services/angel-tree.
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Since 1998, the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has served more than 11,000 children and families in a seven-county region including Camp, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Titus, and Wood Counties. NETCAC works with law enforcement, child protective services and prosecutors to help victims of child physical and sexual abuse find hope and healing. To learn more, visit http://www.netcac.org.
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