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Salvation Army Christmas Wish List
December 4, 2007--Every Christmas across the country, The Salvation Army helps make Christmas wishes come true by distributing donated toys, clothes and gifts to children and families in need. Today, the Army announced its own first-annual Christmas Wish List, which includes more than 488 examples of specific capital needs that The Salvation Army will use to help serve even more people in need. Items on The Salvation Army Wish List range from new buildings and disaster service vehicles to computer lab equipment and band instruments.
“This is a bit of a departure from our traditional fundraising approach at Christmas and throughout the year, but we were overwhelmed by the response to this concept within our organization,” said Major George Hood, National Community Relations and Development Secretary for The Salvation Army.
“The Wish List allows individuals and companies to have a unique say in where their donation goes – providing items that will have an immediate, tangible impact on people in their community.”
The first annual Salvation Army Christmas Wish List is part of a national initiative to educate donors about specific needs The Salvation Army has at Christmas and year-round. Nearly every part of the country is represented, with hundreds of different gift ideas. The entire list is linked off of The Salvation Army’s national web site, www.salvationarmyusa.org.
NORTHERN DIVISION WISH LIST:
Contact:
Debra Wilken
Address: 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: (651) 746-3490
Request #1: Indoor playground manufactured by International Play Company
Purpose: Provide equipment for indoor gymnasium and play area
Cost: $120,000
Request #2: Gymnasium / Chapel for the HarborLightCenter for homeless
Purpose: Provide a sanctuary for those in need of a quite retreat, while efficiently and effectively utilizing the space
Cost: $2,527,557
Request #3: Computer lab for 5 after-school programs
Purpose: Provide at-risk youth an opportunity to have individualized computer time
Cost: $100,000
The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in the Twin Cities and is a safety net for those with no place to turn. We serve 1,100 hot meals every day and house more than 700 people every night. Donations can be made by mailing a check to 2445 Prior Ave, Roseville, MN 55113 or by clicking below.
