Be an Angel is a holiday charity program in Jacksonville, Florida, that brings holiday gifts to local children in foster and preventative care.

How It Works

● Who It Helps: The program supports over 2,200 local children—from babies to young adults—who might not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays.
● Adopting a Wish List: You can “adopt” a child’s holiday wish list (estimated at around $100 per child), purchase the items on their list, and drop off the unwrapped gifts at a designated collection spot (Hope’s Closet Thrift).
● Monetary Donations: If you don’t have time to shop, you can make a tax-deductible financial donation online or by check, and team members will buy the gifts for the children on your behalf.
● Sponsorships: Both individual donors and businesses/corporate teams can sign up to sponsor children or donate.
It is a simple way for community members to ensure every child in the local foster system experiences the joy of receiving gifts for the holidays.