Ensuring gifts are under the tree is a big deal for Chris. His mother was incarcerated when he was a boy, but his family told him she was in the hospital. All of a sudden, he was living with his aunt and uncle and wondering why he couldn't see his mom, especially around holidays like Christmas.
So when Chris found himself behind bars—and separated from his own children—he signed his two daughters up for Angel Tree®. Through loving volunteers, Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for children of prisoners. The gifts come with a personalized note from their mom or dad in prison.
But Angel Tree is about way more than just a gift. The gifts children receive from their incarcerated parent can serve as a much-needed icebreaker during prison visitation, as Chris found out.
