Easterseals seeks community support for angel tree event

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Easterseals PORT Health is asking the community to help bring holiday cheer to people with developmental disabilities through its annual Angel Tree event.

The organization’s Individual & Community Supports team in Wilmington will host the gift-giving event from Nov. 23 through Dec. 21.

Community members can participate by purchasing gifts from recipients’ wish lists or making monetary donations. Requested items include winter clothing and accessories, as well as toys such as Barbies and Hot Wheels and stocking stuffers.

Emily Smith, Individual & Community Supports program supervisor at Easterseals PORT Health, said the event aims to fulfill holiday wishes and provide essential winter items to individuals and families who may need additional support.

Donations must be dropped off by Dec. 21 at Easterseals PORT Health, 1410 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 103A, in Wilmington.

For more information about participating, contact Smith at emily.smith@eastersealsPORT.com or 910-790-5921.