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CARNEGIE, Pa., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for its 2011 camping season. The organization's 95-acre Camp Allegheny and Retreat Center, located along Slippery Rock Creek in Ellwood City, is readying for its summer camp program that will run June 18th thru August 11th. Each year, nearly 2,000 needy children from all over Western Pennsylvania enjoy a program that provides not only fun and excitement, but also valuable...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an innovative approach intended to ultimately provide utility account stability for low income utility customers, Consumers Energy in partnership with The Salvation Army, will create a three-year pilot program with a $1 million contribution. The pilot program will focus on customers experiencing utility account arrearages. The funding will enable The Salvation Army to hire five case managers: three through The Salvation Army's Kalamazoo...
CINCINNATI, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Febreze, the "Official Air Freshener of the NFL" and the Dallas Forth-Worth Salvation Army are teaming up to host the first-ever Febreze Game Day Freshness Sports Equipment Drive at the NFL Experience, from January 27-30, 2011 and February 2-6, 2011. Just in time for Super Bowl XLV, Febreze and the Salvation Army will be collecting new and gently used sports equipment and athletic gear from local and visiting families at NFL Experience, which will...
NJMET VP and Director of Operations Joseph Federico announced the extension of NJMET's annual toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Newburgh, NY, whose 60 gifts wre stolen earlier this week. Mr. Federico said the Clifton NJ-based company will accept donations at its headquarters for an additiional two weeks. Clifton, NJ (PRWEB) December 28, 2010 NJMET VP and Director of Operations Joseph Federico announced today the extension of its annual toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army of...
JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 27, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Providing hearing-aid batteries. A little girl's first pair of eye glasses. A bus pass for an elderly gentleman to receive life-sustaining dialysis treatments. No matter the need, Consumers Energy's PeopleCare program continues to provide critical interventions for families throughout Michigan. Last year, nearly 10,000 families were served through PeopleCare, which is administered by The Salvation Army in Michigan. "With prolonged...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Scottsdale businessman and CEO Jason Hope of Jawa is pleased to announce his donation to the City of Phoenix Salvation Army, enabling hundreds of southwest Valley children to receive Christmas presents. Hope's funds will go towards the Salvation Army's toy drive, which until today was lacking donations. "After reading about the Salvation Army's overwhelming need for toys and how donations have been considerably down this year, I knew I had...
CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- A generous donation from Just Energy will support The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division's Share the Warmth Fund, an initiative that supports Greater Chicago citizens seeking assistance with energy bill payments. The $10,000 donation was presented to Major Koehler, Captain of The Salvation Army St. Charles (Tri-city) Corps community center, by Just Energy representatives. To add to the corporate donation and kick off the season of giving,...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant.com today proudly announced that it has partnered with The Salvation Army's Metropolitan Division in an effort to support "Feed It Forward" 2010, the holiday giving initiative that celebrates the gift of giving and enables participants to give away free, $10 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates. As part of the partnership, Restaurant.com will promote donations for the local division directly on the Feed It Forward website and...
Artists Call on Fans to Support The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Through New Tech Options ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The traditional sound of bells ringing at Salvation Army Red Kettles will be joined by a decidedly unique groove this year. The Salvation Army, Sky Blue Group and Caruso Affiliated are proud to present the first annual Rock the Red Kettle Concert, featuring a mix of today's top and up-and-coming performers, including Mitchel Musso, Emily...
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army is tapping into the power of the mobile device this holiday season with the launch of a new iPhone® application to help strengthen fundraising for the organization's iconic Red Kettle Campaign. Developed by Charity Dynamics, the Online Red Kettle iPhone app empowers individuals to conduct personal fundraising campaigns on behalf of The Salvation Army, all from the convenience of their mobile devices. "Virtual bell ringers...
