Sunflower Diversified Services is once again offering three options to those who want to brighten the Christmas season for infants, toddlers and adults with special needs.

One of the non-profit agency’s Angel Trees is located at Westside Market/UPS Store, 5523 10th, which is owned and operated by Sunflower. The others are at The University of Kansas Health System, 514 Cleveland, Great Bend, and Dry Lake Brewing, 1305 Main, Great Bend.

The tree at the brewery is dedicated to children served by Sunflower Early Education Center and their siblings, while the other two are for adults.

Each tree is decorated with angel ornaments, representing the wants and needs of individuals supported by Sunflower. Their gender also is noted.

“Participants are asked to select a tag from a tree, purchase a gift and return it to the location where they chose the tag,” said Cody Harris, Sunflower director of planned giving and community support. “We will take it from there and ensure that your gift gets to the right person.”

The deadline for delivering the children’s gifts is Dec. 8 and the adult deadline is Dec. 16.

“We trust that Sunflower’s generous supporters will come through for the people we serve,” Harris said. “Together, we can make this a meaningful Christmas season for individuals supported by Sunflower.”

Harris encourages businesses to become involved in the Angel Tree project.

“For example, employees could select an angel or two, and shop as a team,” Harris commented. “This can be a great team-building project and morale boost for any business.”

Those who can’t go shopping are welcome to leave a cash donation at any of the three locations.

“If it is inconvenient for you to go shopping, we will do it for you,” Harris offered. “We want to accommodate anyone in this supportive community to participate in this wonderful program.”

Sunflower serves infants, toddlers and adults in Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties. It is in its 59th year.