PRESS RELEASE
$1.5 Million Match: Donations to
Twin Cities Salvation Army Tripled Dec. 22–23
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – December 21, 2010 – Record snowfall, record deficit – and now a record-setting matching opportunity.
On Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Thursday, Dec. 23 all donations made to the Twin Cities Salvation Army will be tripled thanks to a record-setting $1.5 million worth of matching funds.
“That means your $50 donation will be worth $150, your $100 donation will be worth $300, and so on,” said Major Darryl Leedom, commander of the Twin Cities Salvation Army. “Our goal is to raise $500,000 through this match. If this goal is reached, we will have raised $2 million in just two days. Please give during this unprecedented opportunity and triple the impact of your donation.”
The $1.5 million match is the largest in Twin Cities Salvation Army history. It is made possible by seven local families and individuals, including Peter King, Clifford and Nancy Anderson, and David and Sandy Frauenshuh. Other families chose to remain anonymous.
These donors pooled their money together to help The Salvation Army out of a Christmas crisis: Donations have decreased $350,000 compared to last year, a record deficit due in part to the record snowstorm that fell Dec. 11. As of Dec. 20, the Twin Cities Salvation Army has raised about $4.4 million of its $9.5 million goal for Christmas season donations.
To give during the match, do any of the following Dec. 22–23:
• Donate online and designate your gift “Twin Cities Match.”
• Give at any of 400 Twin Cities metro area kettle sites.
• Call 800-SAL-ARMY and designate your gift “Twin Cities Match.”
• Mail a check postmarked Dec. 22 or Dec. 23 to The Salvation Army, 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113
• Donate stock or IRA funds by calling 651-746-3505.
• Text the word “Blessing” to 85944 to provide a $10 donation (worth $40 due to the match), payable on your monthly phone bill.
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.
