Salvation Army to Launch Tulsa Angel Tree Program
The annual holiday gift drive helps Tulsa-area families and seniors in need, with donors selecting paper tags at Woodland Hills Mall.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Salvation Army will hold the grand opening of its annual Angel Tree program at Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 6, at noon. The program provides Christmas gifts to families and seniors across the Tulsa area.
Why it matters
The program helps families struggling to afford holiday expenses, and the number of seniors needing assistance has grown, with many living on fixed incomes and often spending the holidays alone. Local residents can participate by adopting an Angel.
Roughly 6,000 Angels, including about 4,000 children and 2,000 seniors, are registered this year in the Tulsa program. Gifts must be returned by December 9, and the source does not say how many Angels have been adopted so far.
The players
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian charitable organization known for its holiday Red Kettle and Angel Tree programs that provide assistance to people in need.
The details
Donors select a paper tag from the Christmas tree at Woodland Hills Mall, which lists a wish list and clothing sizes, then shop for the requested items. Gifts can be returned to the mall or to participating Mattress Firm locations, left unwrapped, or purchased online through the Salvation Army Walmart registry for direct shipment.
Timeline
Friday, Nov. 6, at noon: Angel Tree grand opening at Woodland Hills Mall.
Dec. 9: Deadline to return Angel Tree gifts.
Philanthropy Context
The Angel Tree program operates alongside the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign, for which the organization is currently recruiting volunteers. Both initiatives are part of its annual holiday fundraising and assistance cycle in Tulsa.
Tulsa residents who want to help can pick a paper tag at Woodland Hills Mall or adopt an Angel online before gifts are due December 9. Gifts should be left unwrapped and returned to the mall or participating Mattress Firm locations.
The takeaway
Participating is simple: choose an Angel tag, buy the requested items, and return them unwrapped by December 9 to help a Tulsa family or senior enjoy the holidays.
What happens next
Angel Tree gifts are due back by December 9, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Tulsa philanthropy coverage for context on local giving efforts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News On 6.
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