-This was an amazing event. More people than I've ever seen before, and they were all so friendly and positive!
"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."
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!

Need a coat? It's not too late! Call or text 574-297-4490 to stay warm this winter. One-on-one appointments are available through march. 

305 coats distributed and 307 angels registered this year!

For future years, families who meet income and residency requirements may register for the program by appointment only, in early November.
  • Applications will be processed and tags will be available to the public before Thanksgiving.
  • Community members may start "adopting" angels to sponsor from area Angel Trees or by calling the White County United Way.
  • Sponsors select an Angel Tag from a community tree (locations to be announced).
  • Sponsors purchase a clothing item and a toy for each child. Gifts in price should be no less than $50 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). 
  • Families pick up gifts at the United Way Center the following week at their pre-assigned time.

registration for Next Winter is November 7, 2026

Please watch social media for updates on our annual winter outreach, starting in October this year. 

Coats Drive and distribution

Coats are accepted year-round at White County United Way. Please call 574-583-6544 to set up a drop-off appointment at 402 Tioga Road: Door #3. 

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.
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​Se aceptan abrigos durante todo el año. Llame al 574-583-6544 para programar una cita de regreso en
​402 Tioga Road: Puerta # 3.

​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 at the United Way Center
402 Tioga Road 
​Entrance #3

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.