A huge “Thank You” to the East Northport Salvation Army and to everyone who participated in the Angel Tree at the LIA’s Holiday party on Dec. 16. The Angel Tree is a signature Salvation Army holiday brightener for underprivileged children and senior citizens. The Christmas tree is decorated with Angel ornaments that include the names of children and seniors with their clothing sizes and any special items or toys on their “wish list.” Items as simple as a warm pair of socks or a coloring book. LIA members fulfilled nearly every single Angel! Major Rhode Bender from the Salvation Army expressed a concern about filling the senior citizen tags – but every senior citizen angel was taken care of.

The generosity from everyone was just overwhelming. One member in particular stands out: Susan Slavin from Littler Mendelson. Susan came in to the LIA office with her arms full carrying a beautiful Razor scooter in one hand and a giant Holiday Express train set in the other. Two beautiful gifts that are going to make two little boys very happy this year. When we packed the car up to bring the gifts over to Major Bender, it’s almost impossible not to have this great feeling inside and a huge sense of pride in our membership. We would like to thank every single person who helped us make the Angel Tree a success and we urge every company out there to participate next year in your own Angel Tree. Not only will you be doing a good deed for the people on Long Island who are in desperate need, but you will also give yourself a great sense of pleasure.

For anyone wishing to participate in helping the Salvation Army you visit: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/www_sa.nsf and look up your local chapter and also get informed all on the great things they do, not just during the holiday season, but all year round. Happy Holidays to everyone and thank you for your support.