To participate in the program, partakers choose an angel, which represents an area child. Each angel lists a child’s age, gender, first name and gifts the child needs and wants. Most common needs are clothing and school supplies. Some of the wanted presents are cd’s, movies, and toys.

Established in 1975, Appalachian Ministries gives students the opportunity to minister to area children. Three days a week, students pick up and take children to local churches to participate in recreation, crafts, games and Bible lessons. Recipients of Angel Tree gifts are children who have been ministered to through Appalachian Ministries’ program.