PRESS RELEASE
State Asks The Salvation Army to Financially
Assist Victims of Bridge Collapse
Fund-raiser being held at Uptown Art Fair Aug. 3 – 4
MINNEAPOLIS – August 3, 2007 – The State of Minnesota has asked The Salvation Army to offer financial assistance to individuals and families directly affected by the I-35W bridge collapse.
The assistance includes money for funeral expenses, medical bills and other unexpected costs caused by the Aug. 1 tragedy.
“Supporting the courageous individuals and families affected by this catastrophe is a privilege,” said Major Paul Fleeman, commander of the Twin Cities Salvation Army.
Salvation Army bell ringers will raise funds for this effort at the Uptown Art Fair Aug. 3 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Red kettles will be scattered around the nationally recognized event, held south of downtown Minneapolis along Hennepin Ave.
Monetary donations earmarked "Disaster Relief" may be sent to The Salvation Army at 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113 or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Click below to make an online donation.
