Rotary Club of Batesville volunteers sort gifts donated by community members for last year’s Angel Tree program. Applications for the 2025 Angel Tree will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, and must be completed and returned no later than Friday, Oct. 31.
Applications open Oct. 1–31 for children served by Independence County DHS
The Rotary Club of Batesville is kicking off its annual Angel Tree program to help brighten the holidays for local children in need.
Applications for the 2025 Angel Tree will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, and must be completed and returned no later than Friday, Oct. 31. The program serves children ages 1 through 18 who are receiving services through the Independence County Department of Human Services.
Families who qualify can pick up and return applications at the Independence County Department of Human Services, 100 Weaver Ave., Batesville. Applications will not be accepted after Oct. 31.
“Each year our community comes together to make sure children feel the joy of the season,” said Deanna Green, chair of the Angel Tree project. “We encourage families who qualify to apply early and donors to stay tuned for details on how to sponsor an Angel.”
The Angel Tree program provides gifts and essentials to children who might otherwise go without during the holidays. Once applications are processed, “angels” with a child’s age, clothing sizes and wish list will be displayed on community trees for sponsors to adopt.
Businesses and organizations that would like to serve as an Angel Tree location may contact Green at deannagreen.2022@gmail.com or 870-569-6243.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of local families, businesses and churches,” Green said. “Every donation, no matter the size, helps create a brighter holiday for a child in Independence County.”
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