Community Celebration At
The Salvation Army
Saturday, May 18, 2013
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
16 Felton Place, Cartersville
The Celebration will feature a donation drive, cookout, bake sale, and special sales in the Family Store. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see what is going on and see how you can help people at The Salvation Army!
DONATION DRIVE....Did you know that everything you donate to The Salvation Army Family Store generates resources that go right back into our Bartow County community? Every old shirt, the books that are collecting dust, those knicknacs that are in boxes in the garage, your old sofa or stove can all help someone in need right here in Bartow County. The Family Thrift Store is hoping for a record number of donations of clothing, furniture, appliances and house hold goods during National Salvation Army week May 13-19, 2013. If you have a "donate me" box or have been planning to clean out those closets, we would love to be the recipient of your donations! All items donated in Bartow stay here in Bartow and the proceeds of the store go right back into the Bartow community to help our neighbors in need! The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store is located at 14 Felton Place (Off Hwy 41, Behind Ingles at Felton Crossing) We are open Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM and Saturday 9AM to 2PM...for more information call 770-382-2484!
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This event is to celebrate National Salvation Army Week (May 13-19, 2013). In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the United States Congress declared there to be a week to recognize the work of The Salvation Army. Dwight D. Eisenhower stated, "Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedication to the cause of brotherhood. In time of war, the men and women of this organization have brought to those serving their country far from home, friendliness and warm concern. In the quieter days of peace, their work has been a constant reminder to us all that each of us is neighbor and kin to all Americans, giving freely of themselves, the men and women of The Salvation Army have won the respect of all."
This year The Salvation Army will be focusing of the work of redemption and hope at The Salvation Army Family Store. The Family Store exists to help fund services and programs for the community. Some things that the Family Stores provide are jobs in the community, availability of affordable clothing to those in need as well as free clothing for those in emergency situations, prescription assistance, emergency financial assistance with utility disconnections and our food pantry. Along with these community life-changing services, the Family Store helps to provide character-building programs to men, women, and children in Bartow County through education, drama programs, children's summer camps, and life skills classes for men, women, and families. These programs teach life skills as well as enrich their spiritual life and are provided at no cost to participants. All of the money raised by the Family Store stays to benefit the people and programs right here in Bartow County.
