National Salvation Army Week May 13-19
May 8, 2012 by ghoag
Local Salvation Army to honor members of the Armed Forces
The Salvation Army will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week May 13-19 by remembering and honoring those who are serving in the military overseas.
“It’ll be our pleasure to provide some support to our heroes by sending a little love from home. We are asking people to contact our office with the name of a family member or loved one who is serving overseas and we will send them a care package,” says Captain Gordon Hoag, local Administrator. “It’s very difficult for those serving our country to be away from family and friends. We’d like to take this opportunity to let them know we’re thinking of them and that we’re proud of what they’re doing.”
Anyone can call The Salvation Army office to submit a name. The phone number is 812-232-4081. Names will be taken through the end of May and care packages will be delivered around the fourth of July.
Donations are also being accepted for those who would like to help with providing items to send. Items of particular interest are deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, puzzle books and white socks. Any financial contributions will help cover the cost of purchasing supplies and shipping expenses. Monetary donations can also be made securely online.
God bless all of our brave servicemen and women.
CALLED TO MISSIONARY WORK BUT CAN’T LEAVE TERRE HAUTE?
April 4, 2012 by ghoag
The Salvation Army in Terre Haute is currently looking for tenderhearted, compassionate people to fill the following positions:
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER (ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
JUNIOR CHURCH LEADER
KID’S CLUB LEADER (CHILDREN AGES 5-13)
PRAISE BAND MEMBERS (INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL)
All you need is a heart for God’s people and a willing spirit to serve. Positions are short term. You can take a leave of absence from your church for a month or two and then return.
Please call 812-232-4081 for more information or to set up an interview. God bless you.
THE SALVATION ARMY IS COLLECTING PEPSI CAPS
March 27, 2012 by ghoag
Here’s an easy way to help The Salvation Army! We will be collecting Pepsi caps from March 1-May 15, 2012. Pepsi will give us 5 cents for every cap collected. A collection barrel will be at Sav-A-Lot Grocery Store (Plaza North) or you can drop them off at our main office at 234 S 8th St. If you have any questions please call 812-232-4081 for information. Thank you for your continued support!
Hoosiers Come Through Supporting Salvation Army Tornado Relief Efforts
March 6, 2012 by ghoag
More than $350,000 raised in three days to help survivors!
Indianapolis, Indiana (March 6, 2012)- With relief efforts in Southern Indiana entering their fifth day, The Salvation Army and its media partners have come together to support the survivors of last Fridays deadly tornadoes.
Today, WIBC and RTV6 are running a drive-thru donation site on Monument Circle. As of 1PM, more than $27,000 has been raised in front of the Emmis Building.
Yesterday, Fox59 hosted “Day of Dedication” and raised over $236,000. On Sunday, WISH-TV8 collected over $100,000 for The Salvation Army’s work in Southern Indiana. 100% of money raised during a disaster goes to the relief work with the survivors.
Relief Efforts: Salvation Army Relief efforts continued today in New Pekin, Henryville and Marysville. Three mobile kitchens continue to serve over 900 meals a day. Feeding operations will continue for at least the next several weeks. The next phase of The Salvation Army’s response, which includes, clean-up and emergency financial assistance for families, could begin within the week. The Salvation is also providing social service assistance to storm survivors in Ripley County.
Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized.
The quickest and easiest way to support the efforts of The Salvation Army as they serve survivors is to make a monetary donation. You can make a donation online at https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/indiana/stormrelief, or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or make a $10.00 donation by texting* “HOOSIER” to 80888, to confirm your gift, respond with the word “Yes.”
Donors can also mail a check to: The Salvation Army Indiana Division, 3100 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN, 46208.
Due to emergency conditions, The Salvation Army cannot guarantee that gifts of household goods or clothing donated now will be sent to disaster areas. In times of disaster, we fulfill household needs from existing, pre-sorted stock. Please, continue to donate gently-used household goods to your local Salvation Army—you help your community today and may help with disaster relief needs tomorrow. To find your nearest drop-off location, please go to www.satruck.org.
*A one-time donation of $10 will be billed to your mobile phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. Donations are collected for The Salvation Army by mobilecause.com. Reply STOP to stop. Reply HELP to 80888 for help. For terms, see www.igfn.org/t.
