PRESS RELEASE
The Salvation Army receives grant from Luverne Area Community Foundation
LUVERNE, Minn. – May 6, 2010 – The Luverne Area Community Foundation has given The Salvation Army Rock County Service Extension Unit $500 toward emergency services provided in Luverne and Rock County.
The service unit includes Salvation Army volunteers who provide a host of services to Luverne residents and others in southwest Minnesota. Some of the services include:
• Transportation assistance. With only a limited number of jobs in Luverne, many residents must drive 30 miles to Sioux Falls, S.D. Whether they are job searching or working a low-paying job, gas expenses add up fast.
• Shelter. The Salvation Army provides temporary lodging in hotels for locals who have lost their homes due to unemployment or other circumstances.
• Helping stranded motorists. Because Luverne is located on I-90, it is common for stranded motorists to show up needing food, lodging or gasoline.
“The Salvation Army is thankful for this wonderful gift from the Luverne Area Community Foundation,” said Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren, commander of The Salvation Army Northern Division. “We will use every penny to provide critical services to people in crisis.”
For more information about the Luverne Area Community Foundation, please visit www.luvacf.org.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 2,000 hot meals and shelters 850 people. More than 14,000 local volunteers help The Salvation Army provide a multitude of services, from child daycare to senior housing.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a donation, please call 651-746-3400 or toll free at 800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
