PRESS RELEASE
Donations to The Salvation Army down $330,000
December 14, 2009 – ROSEVILLE, Minn. –With two weeks remaining until Christmas, donations to the Twin Cities Salvation Army are down more than $330,000 compared to last year.
So far Christmas Campaign donations have reached $3.27 million. Last year at this time, donations had reached $3.6 million.
“This decrease is especially alarming considering that we introduced our kettles a week earlier this year to offset any potential shortfalls due to the economy,” said Major Darryl Leedom, commander of the Twin Cities Salvation Army.
There are three ways to help The Salvation Army this Christmas season:
● Make a monetary donation here, by calling 800-SAL-ARMY or by mailing a check to 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113.
● Sign up to bell ring here or by calling 651-746-3519. Kettles raise an average of $30 per hour.
● Donate a new toy at any Twin Cities Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club store. Toys will be distributed at Salvation Army Toy Shops, which serve tens of thousands of children.
This year’s Christmas Campaign goal is $8.7 million. Christmastime donations account for about a third of the Twin Cities Salvation Army’s yearlong donation goal of $29 million.
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.
