The holiday season is a magical time of year, and at The Academy, it’s one of our favorite traditions to celebrate the spirit of giving through the Angel Tree. This year is especially meaningful, as many of our new students are experiencing the holidays for the very first time. With your support, we can make this season truly special and provide gifts that keep giving all year long. 

This Year’s Angel Tree Wishlist

Each student’s wishlist includes:

  • 📚 Something to READ
  • 🧣 Something they NEED
  • 👕 Something to WEAR (all year long)

These carefully chosen gifts ensure that our students receive meaningful items that nurture their minds, meet their basic needs, and provide comfort year-round.

How to Become an Angel

Becoming an angel is easy and rewarding! Follow these simple steps:

Choose a student from our Angel Tree list.

Receive their personalized wishlist via email.

With these details in hand, you’ll be ready to shop for thoughtful, impactful gifts that will brighten a child’s holiday season.

Important Dates

Here are the key dates to keep in mind:

  • 🎁 Gifts Due: Friday, December 13th
  • 🎉 Gift Opening: Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 am during our Annual Christmas Around the World Brunch.

You’re Invited!

We’d love for you to join us for a festive and heartwarming event. Our Annual Christmas Around the World Brunch will feature a delicious holiday spread, an amazing vocalist, and a special presentation by our talented students.

  • 📅 When: Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 am
  • 📢 RSVP: Click Here

Spread the Holiday Cheer

This season, let’s come together to create lasting memories for the children in our community. By adopting a child through the Angel Tree, you’re not just giving gifts—you’re sharing joy, kindness, and hope. From our Nest family to yours, thank you for helping us make a difference this holiday season.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

Bridge the Gap for Nest Families This Winter Break

Winter break can be a challenging time for the 25 families of Nest children, who face food insecurity when school meals pause. While “Home for the Holidays” is a time of joy for many, it often means added hardship for these families.

Thanks to your overwhelming generosity with our Angel Tree, many have asked how to do more. Here’s how you can help:

A $200 donation provides groceries for one family, ensuring they have the food they need during the break. You can:

  • Mail gift cards by Friday, December 13th, or
  • Donate online, and we’ll purchase and wrap them for you.

These gifts will be presented to families at our Christmas Brunch on December 18th.

Your kindness brings peace of mind and comfort to these families. Together, let’s complete our Christmas giving and make this season truly bright for every Nest family.

From our Nest to yours, thank you for your love and support!

Please JOIN US for brunch and a holiday a presentation from our students on

Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 am.

From our Nest family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

We are happy to take care of the wrapping if you have items sent directly to the academy.

 

Please drop off wrapped gifts or mail to:

The Nest Academy at Albermarle Road Presbyterian Church 

6740 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC, 28212

(A driveway away from the Simmons YMCA)

before  Friday,  Dec 13th.

 

You can email us at  [email protected] 

to coordinate drop-offs or if you have any questions.

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