When I (April) received that first phone call from the Angel Tree® coordinator, I was surprised. My daughter's father had arranged Christmas gifts for the kids—even though he was in prison?
Yes, the woman on the phone told me, it's true.
I was a single mom and college student living in subsidized housing. Money was tight, and extra presents under the tree sounded great. But the most meaningful gift was that initial phone call with the Angel Tree coordinator, Michelle Payette. We just clicked, and our conversation lasted for two hours.
It was only the beginning of a powerful friendship.
