JCPenney Offers 'Angel Giving Tree' Adoptions Online - Program Supports Western PA Salvation Army Treasures for Children Toy Program and Needy Seniors

CARNEGIE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army and JCPenney have again joined forces to give joy to even more children and seniors in need by offering a convenient online option. The annual Angel Giving Tree provides clothing, special-needs gifts, and other wish list items to kids and senior citizens experiencing financial hardship. The Salvation Army expanded this 40-year-old Christmas tradition by partnering with JCPenney to make it easier for supporters to participate this holiday season.

In a few easy steps, customers can visit jcp.com/angel to request an Angel by zip code, city, state, age range, and gender. An Angel who matches the criteria will be e-mailed to the customer along with a list of requested items. The confirmation e-mail will also include a link to view drop-off locations in the recipient's area and ship-to addresses to receive online orders. The Angel Giving Tree online program allows customers to shop for an Angel online at jcp.com, in JCPenney stores, or at any retailer they choose.

In collaboration with UPS, Angel Giving Tree gifts purchased through jcp.com can be shipped free of charge to a local Salvation Army collection center – putting the entire selection, shopping, and delivery process at the customer's fingertips. Friday, December 10th marks the deadline for supporting children and seniors in need through The JCPenney Angel Giving Tree program at jcp.com/angel. Toys selected will be distributed to children qualified through The Salvation Army's Treasures for Children toy program.  Senior recipients are those individuals who have applied for holiday assistance through their local Salvation Army Worship and Service Center.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 120 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army . . . Doing the most good . . . for the most people . . . in the most need.

SOURCE The Salvation Army