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More than 400 children received gifts last year through the Salvation Army of Petoskey’s Angel Tree program — and this year, the need is even greater.

The program, which is scheduled to run through Dec. 15, helps families facing financial hardship provide holiday gifts for children from birth through 12th grade, according to a community announcement. It includes two initiatives: Toy Shop, which allows parents to select gifts for their children, and Toy Lift, which helps incarcerated parents send presents to their kids, maintaining emotional connections during the holidays.

For many families, these gifts may be the only ones under the tree. Parents often face difficult choices between paying bills, buying groceries or giving their children something special for Ch

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