Kira Davis was born and raised in the mountains and graduated from Cloudcroft High School. She was the only sister to her three brothers: Janscen, Chris, and Rylan. Kira loved being a stay-at-home mother to her three children: Jackson, Jayden, and Korin.
Her family remembers a woman with a strong personality, “awesome sense of humor,” and love of music, the mountains, and community. She was six feet tall, enjoyed hunting, and had a passion for history, even working part-time at the Sacramento Mountain Historic Museum.
Kira’s sister-in-law, Tabitha Davis, says she tells her nephew Jackson that his mother was so beloved that her baby shower for him drew over 100 people to Dave’s Cafe, where Kira worked at the time, and they ran out of food.
Tabitha, Chris, sister-in-law Jenee, and the Davis Family now organize the Kira’s Angel Tree non-profit in her memory.
The Angel Tree Today
The Kira Angel Tree was established in 2022, inspired by Kira’s volunteering with the First National Bank’s angel tree program, which she participated in annually with her family.
“She instilled in her children the importance of giving back to the community,” Tabitha says.
Today, the project has achieved significant milestones and expanded its reach. The organization is officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Growing Reach: It currently serves locals in Cloudcroft, High Rolls, Mayhill, and Timberon. The organization sponsored 53 children and 11 seniors last year, with a goal of sponsoring about 100 people annually.
Comprehensive Aid: While the main focus is ensuring children and seniors have a good Christmas, the organization also helps during emergencies, such as providing items after a house fire and donating approximately $1,500 worth of baby clothes during flooding.
Gifts and Experiences: Organizers prioritize providing quality winter wear (jackets, shoes, pants, shirts) and toys. Each child typically receives around $150 worth of items. They also aim to give families shared experiences, like movie tickets or passes to local attractions.
Operations & Privacy: The family maintains a private, careful process, interviewing each family to understand their needs (due to job loss, illness, etc.). To protect privacy, the Davis family members handle the deliveries.
Community Involvement: The gift-wrapping tradition continues as a major event, often bringing together 20 to 30 volunteers and sponsors. Many sponsors include locals, second-home owners in the mountains, and folks who want to support the mountain community from afar.
Looking Ahead: The nonprofit plans to expand its outreach to area nursing homes.
The Kira Angel Tree operates by allowing sponsors to either donate funds or receive an anonymous wish list to shop for participants.
Financial donations are accepted year-round. Sponsorship announcements typically begin on October 1st. To register to receive aid this year or volunteer, find Kira’s Angel Tree on Facebook and online to get involved.
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