4 The Greater Good: Salvation Army Asks for Help
By: Jessica Dean, KARK 4 News
Updated: September 30, 2010
It's only September, but the Salvation Army is already thinking of
stockings, Santa and the holidays. The organization plans to help 3,000
Central Arkansas children celebrate the holidays this year, but in order to that,
they need volunteers' help now.
Specifically, The Salvation Army is asking people to pick up empty
stockings from the organization's offices and fill them with
non-perishable items. Additionally, those who wish to be a recipient of
the organization's Angel Tree are asked to begin their application
process which includes showing proof of identification and pay stubs.
Between the slow economy and higher than average unemployment rates, the
need will be high this year, predicts Salvation
Army Major April Taylor.
"We know our numbers are going to be up. We know that." says Taylor,
"So, we're trying to prepare, so we need everybody thinking
even now. Any help we can generate would be greatly appreciated, we
do need volunteers."
You can contact the Salvation Army at 501.374.9296 or go to their
website by clicking HERE
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