PRESS RELEASE
Minnesota Twins Holding 50/50 Raffle During
'Home Game to End Homelessness' June 18
Up to $5,000 available for local charities, one lucky fan
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – June 17, 2011 – The Minnesota Twins will hold a split-the-pot raffle at their June 18 game vs. the San Diego Padres, dubbed the “Home Game to End Homelessness.” Up to $10,000 worth of tickets are available, with half of the money going to the raffle winner and the other half going to local charities fighting homelessness.
Raffle tickets are $2 each, $5 for three or $10 for seven. They will be available from the time the gates open until the end of the 5th inning. They will be sold at the Community Fund Kiosk (Section 117), Guest Services Booth (Section 204), Legends Club Concierge Desk (Section J) and the Suite Level Concierge Desk (near 573 Club staircase). There will also be ticket sellers roaming the ballpark.
The winning ticket will be announced in the 8th inning and posted at the Community Fund kiosk. On Monday, June 20, the winning ticket will also be posted on www.twinsbaseball.com. Fans do not need to be present to win.
The Home Game to End Homelessness is an annual Twins fundraiser to fight homelessness. The proceeds fund four Twin Cities nonprofits that help homeless individuals find permanent housing: The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, CommonBond and People Serving People.
“The Salvation Army is a proud beneficiary of this great effort,” said Major Jeff Strickler, Commander of the Twin Cities Salvation Army. “We and the people we serve appreciate the generosity of the Minnesota Twins and their fans.”
In 2011 the Twin Cities Salvation Army celebrates 125 years of service, currently serving more than 214,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 2,100 hot meals and shelters 900 people. More than 33,000 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.
