-This was an amazing event. More people than I've ever seen before, and they were all so friendly and positive!
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"I just wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation toward each person who had a hand in such an amazing Christmas for my granddaughter. I would never have been able to give her anything this awesome without you all. I've been off work for almost 2 months from COVID and all complications. The joy she had this morning was so priceless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. Please express my love and heartfelt joy to all who helped please. Thank you so much for all you do. God bless each of you and please keep continuing to do all you do."
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Thank you so much for the boy's coat! He absolutely loved it! He was so excited! He also liked the hat and gloves. It made his day! |
Coats to be distributed and angels registered November 1, 2025 from 9-1:00
Families who meet income and residency requirements may register for the program by appointment only, in early November.
- Applications are processed and tags are available to the public before Thanksgiving.
- Families receive pickup information the week of Thanksgiving, and community members may start "adopting" angels to sponsor.
- Sponsors select an Angel Tag from a community tree (locations announced annually).
- Sponsors purchase a clothing item and a toy for each child. Gifts in price should be no less than $25 per child. No gift cards please.
- Sponsors do not wrap gifts, but may choose to supply tape and wrapping paper or bags.
- Sponsors drop off gifts at the United Way Center (402 Tioga Road) by December 8, 2025.
- Families pick up gifts at the United Way Center the following Sunday, December 14, 2025, at their pre-assigned time.
registration for new families is closed until november 1, 2025
Coats Drive and distribution: always Active
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Coats are accepted year-round. Please call 574-583-6544 to set up a drop-off appointment. To drop off at the United Way Community Center at 402 Tioga Road: Door #3, please call ahead as we may not be at that location.
We always need coats, but tend to run out of large-sized coats for teens. Men's small coats for older boys are in high demand. We also have a high demand for heavy winter gloves for elementary students. |
Se aceptan abrigos durante todo el año. Llame al 574-583-6544 para programar una cita de regreso. Para dejar en el Centro Comunitario de United Way en 402 Tioga Road: Puerta # 3, llame con anticipación ya que es posible que no estemos en ese lugar.
Siempre necesitamos abrigos, pero tendemos a quedarnos sin abrigos de gran tamaño para los adolescentes. Los abrigos pequeños de hombre para niños mayores tienen una gran demanda. Tambien necesitamos guantes por los jovenes pequenos. |
Where to Donate
Donations are currently being accepted only at the United Way Center
402 Tioga Road
Entrance #3
Twin Lakes Schools
North White Schools
Frontier Schools
Wal-Mart
First Presbyterian Church Monticello
Faith Covenant Fellowship
Methodist Church Monticello
Zion Bethel Church Monticello
State Farm-Melanie Green
United Way Office (402 Tioga Road, Monticello)
North White Schools
Frontier Schools
Wal-Mart
First Presbyterian Church Monticello
Faith Covenant Fellowship
Methodist Church Monticello
Zion Bethel Church Monticello
State Farm-Melanie Green
United Way Office (402 Tioga Road, Monticello)
Angel Tree Gift Drive
Angel Tree is a program of the White County Salvation Army, in partnership with the White County United Way in Monticello, Indiana. Families are eligible for food vouchers provided by the Salvation Army and donations of clothing and gifts from the White County community. To be eligible, families must meet income restrictions and live in White County or Jefferson or Adams Township in Carroll County. Individuals and families may receive food vouchers if they qualify, and children may receive gifts if they are between the ages of birth and age 15.
2021 Coats distribution returned to the White County Council on Aging Senior Center where 350 children from 140 families received coats. In addition, the Family Health Clinics of Monon and Wolcott distributed hygiene items, undergarments, and sack breakfast to all children. Thanks to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, children also received diapers, wipes, and shoe vouchers. Thank you to the Community Relief Fund and its partners, the Community Foundation of White County and Indiana United Ways in partnership with Lilly Endowment INC for the grant funds to support our community in such a major way.
2020 Coats distribution occurred in an outdoor, drive-through manner at the Monticello Christian Church on November 7, 2020. Area businesses, churches, and individuals donated money to purchase new coats due to COVID. 218 children received coats on the day of distribution, with more distributed through schools and family services throughout the winter.
2019 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 2, 2019 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 279 coats being distributed on the very first day of distribution.
2018 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 3, 2018 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 280 coats being distributed in November. Proof of living or attending school in White County required for distribution.
2017 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 4, 2017 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 359 coats being distributed in November. Coats are still being collected and distributed at our United Way offices on an as-needed basis. Proof of living or attending school in White County required for distribution.
2020 Coats distribution occurred in an outdoor, drive-through manner at the Monticello Christian Church on November 7, 2020. Area businesses, churches, and individuals donated money to purchase new coats due to COVID. 218 children received coats on the day of distribution, with more distributed through schools and family services throughout the winter.
2019 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 2, 2019 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 279 coats being distributed on the very first day of distribution.
2018 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 3, 2018 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 280 coats being distributed in November. Proof of living or attending school in White County required for distribution.
2017 Coats distribution was at the White County Council on Aging Senior Center on
November 4, 2017 from 9 AM- 1 PM. Area businesses and churches hosted donation boxes in October. THANK YOU to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for a successful community effort resulting in 359 coats being distributed in November. Coats are still being collected and distributed at our United Way offices on an as-needed basis. Proof of living or attending school in White County required for distribution.
