Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

April 2, 2015

The Salvation Army Announces Its 2015 Community Service & OTHERS Awards

The Salvation Army will honor Greg Collins, the area President for the Wells Fargo's Northeast Pennsylvania market, for his contributions within the Northeast Pennsylvania communities. Greg is the recipient of The Salvation Army Community Service Award, recognizing his contribution and dedication on behalf of humanity and the promotion of health and wellness for all.

Bobbie Steever, Executive Director-Community Services for TFP Limited, will be presented with The Salvation Army Others Award exemplifying an extraordinary spirit of service to others while benefitting The Salvation Army and our community.

Past recipients of The Salvation Army Community Service Award include Dr. Glenn & Mrs. Lisa Steele (2014), Dr. Mike & Mrs. Tina MacDowell (2013), Chuck and Mary Parente (2012), Bob and Ginny Tambur (2011) and Peter J. Danchak (2010).

Dr. Glenn & Mrs. Lisa Steele, Conrad and Susan Schintz (2013), Allen and Mary Erwine (2012), Gus and Val Genetti (2011) and the Geisinger Health System (2010) are past recipients of The Salvation Army Others Award.

This annual awards recognition dinner will be held on Thursday, May 21^st at 5:30 or 6:00pm?? at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

This event is being coordinated by The Salvation Army's Advisory Board & Awards Dinner Committee. Reservations can be made by contacting Lieutenant Sharon Tressler at The Salvation Army: sharon.tressler@use.salvationarmy.org or 570-824-8741.

January 31, 2013

Contact:
Salvation Army, Eastern Territory
Trish Raines
845-620-7316
Trish.Raines@use.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army Fact Sheet - Hurricane Sandy
01-31-13

For the latest updates on The Salvation Army's response to this disaster, please visit www.Disaster.SalvationArmyUSA.org.

Updates
During the initial response, The Salvation Army rushed essential services to people affected by Hurricane Sandy.
• In coordination with volunteer and other partner organizations, The Salvation Army has provided more than 4.6 million meals, snacks, and drinks to thousands of people who sustained tragic loss, as well as for first responders and work crews.
• Overall, The Salvation Army has provided food and water, as well as other items including:

-Blankets
-Baby formula
-Diapers and baby wipes
-Batteries and flashlights
-Toothbrushes and toothpaste
-Gloves and hand warmers
-Earmuffs
-Toiletries
-Shampoo and Conditioner

• 7,500 volunteers have provided more than 24,000 hours of service from serving meals to fulfilling the request for prayers and emotional care.

The Salvation Army is making long range plans for rebuilding and renewal after the storm devastated communities along the New Jersey shore line, New York City, and Long Island this fall.

In New Jersey
• In December, as communities began to stabilize, The Salvation Army entered a new phase of recovery, supporting survivors and families in the transition to returning home.
• A helpline (1-888-247-0100) was established to enable access of information and assistance to survivors finding themselves in need, some for the first time.
• Hot drinks and snacks, along with emotional/spiritual care, were provided along the Barrier Islands and throughout communities in Ocean County via ATV's generously donated by Polaris.
• A special holiday assistance application was established for those finding it difficult to make holiday celebrations a reality due to Hurricane Sandy.
• Tuckahoe Nurseries made a very generous donation to The Salvation Army of 400 live Christmas trees for families in impacted areas.
• An Emergency Assistance Center is now open in Hazlet, NJ. Additional centers are planned to open soon providing:
o Client intake & assessment: volunteers will assess needs based on standardized guidelines for aid, check for FEMA number or proof of address that family lives in affected area
o Linkage to other agencies and referrals.
o Large-scale distribution of in-kind donated items ranging from clothing to household goods
o Cash card financial assistance
o Food boxes
• Moving toward the next stage of recovery, it is anticipated that there will be a period of addressing long-term and unmet needs. The Salvation Army will work via statewide and local community partners to ensure that safety nets are in place for those continuing to struggle.

In New York
• Through a partnership among The Salvation Army, NYC Restore (Mayor's office), National Guard, NYPD, and NYC Service, two million ready-to-eat meals (MREs) and 700,000 bottles of water were distributed over 12 days post-landfall in 17 locations throughout NYC.
• The Salvation Army provided over 40,000 low sodium, vegetarian, and Kosher meals for the evacuees housed in all eight special needs shelters scattered throughout New York City.
• The Salvation Army continues to provide clothing/furniture vouchers, financial assistance, travel cards, emotional & spiritual care, and information and referral services in the NYC Restoration Centers and the Long Island Disaster Assistance Centers.
• Within the impacted zones, Salvation Army facilities are used to assist families and individuals who may or may not qualify for federal assistance. Services include: clothing/furniture vouchers, financial assistance, travel cards, emergency supplies, emotional & spiritual care, and information and referral services. Salvation Army facilities located in the impacted communities include Bay Ridge (Brooklyn), Freeport, Hempstead, & Blue Point (Long Island), and Stapleton (Staten Island).
• The Salvation Army in Greater New York continues to accept, warehouse, and distribute emergency supplies for Hurricane Sandy survivors. Emergency supplies, new clothing, personal hygiene products, clean-up supplies, and home furnishings are being distributed as needed.
• The Salvation Army is part of the Multi-Agency Shelter Transition Task Force led by FEMA. The program involves The Salvation Army and American Red Cross disaster case workers who are working in teams to interview the 2,200 families that remain in shelters and transitional housing (hotels) throughout New York City and Long Island. The teams will ascertain the requirements necessary to relocate these families into longer term housing. In addition to FEMA and American Red Cross funding, The Salvation Army will 'fill in the gaps' to ensure that the affected families complete the next step in their recovery plan. The Salvation Army will provide financial assistance to assist with broker fees, security deposits, furniture, household items, and basic living expenses. The program is an interim step before federal case management is established, and it is expected to continue through February 28.
• As part of the long-term recovery, The Salvation Army of Greater New York is planning to partner with Habitat For Humanity International to assist impacted homeowners on Staten Island with their ability to rebuild, repair, and refurbish their homes. In this plan The Salvation Army will facilitate the disaster case management process to identify and assist qualifying beneficiaries while Habitat For Humanity will facilitate the construction process. Both agencies will collaborate to secure home furnishings and major appliances. Similar projects are under consideration for Island Park and Mastic Beach on Long Island. The program will continue throughout 2013.

• Current Hurricane Sandy service statistics and updates from the ground include:

The Salvation Army - Hurricane SANDY Through December 18, 2012 State Meals Beverages Snacks Lodging
Stamford CT Connecticut 2,270 2,270
Maryland Maryland 3,170 2,483 1,038 64
Rochester, NH New Hampshire 9 9 3
New Jersey New Jersey 208,888 264,863 301,305 57
Greater New York -Coordinated New York 2,000,000* 700,000*
Greater New York New York 89,120 1,400,000 6,500
North/South Carolinas North Carolina 1,489 889 199
Northeast Ohio Ohio 157 248 133
Eastern Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 5,784 1,665 360
Rhode Island Rhode Island 240 240
Providence, RI Rhode Island 514 514
Hampton Roads, VA Virginia 788 386 309 131
Marlinton, WV W. Virginia 3,116 3,234 642 719
Total 2,315,545 2,376,801 310,489 1,073

*Meals/Beverages in Greater New York served in coordination with partner organizations.

Nationally:
• The Salvation Army maintains a fleet of disaster vehicles and supply warehouses across the United States to enable speedy mobilization.
• There are more than 300 emergency response vehicles in the eastern and southern United States alone and nearly 600 units nationwide.
• These units are able to serve thousands of meals and drinks per day when operating at full capacity.
• In addition to food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care, The Salvation Army is also prepared to provide:
o Clean-up kits containing brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies
o Hygiene kits
o Shower units
o First-aid supplies
o Communications support

Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel move into the areas of greatest need.
• The Salvation Army is extremely gratified for the continued support of the donating public.
• To date, the Army has received more than $20 million to support relief efforts.
• Donors are encouraged to give online at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
• Those interested in volunteering should register at www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org. Please note that disaster service training is a prerequisite for volunteering in a disaster zone and not all registered volunteers will be called on to serve.
• Due to the high expense and time demands associated with delivering your gently-used household goods and clothing (gifts-in-kind), The Salvation Army cannot guarantee that any individual gifts-in-kind donated now will be sent to the disaster area. In times of disaster, our stores fill these needs from existing, pre-sorted stock. By continuing to donate gently-used household goods to your local Salvation Army store, you not only help your community, you help us prepare for future disaster relief needs. To find your nearest drop-off location, please go to www.satruck.org.
Checks may be made out to The Salvation Army Disaster Services Center, PO BOX 1959 Atlanta, GA 30301. Please designate "2012 Hurricane Season" on all checks.
• Corporations, foundations and others interested in donating to The Salvation Army response effort should contact Janella Eccleston at Janella_Eccleston@use.salvationarmy.org or 845-620-7730.

Your donations make a real difference.
• A $10 donation feeds a disaster survivor for one day.
• A $30 donation provides one food box, containing staple foods for a family of four, or one household cleanup kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets and other cleaning supplies.
• A $100 donation can serve snacks and drinks for 125 survivors and emergency personnel at the scene of a disaster.
• A $250 donation can provide one hot meal to 100 people or keep a hydration station operational for 24 hours.
• A $500 donation keeps a Salvation Army canteen (mobile feeding unit) fully operational for one day.

The Salvation Army is one of the nation's largest providers of disaster service and responds to hundreds of disasters across the country each year.
• Hurricane Katrina (August 2005): The Salvation Army provided more than 5.6 million meals to survivors and first responders of Hurricane Katrina, and 2.5 million people were assisted with emergency food, casework, emotional and spiritual care.
• Haitian Earthquake (January 2010): The Salvation Army packaged and delivered more than 10 million meals to Haiti, and more than 27,000 survivors were treated at Salvation Army medical facilities. Additionally, The Salvation Army distributed approximately 8,000 hygiene kits.
• U.S. Tornado Outbreak (April & May 2011): The Salvation Army served nearly one million meals and distributed 50,000 hygiene kits, and more than 10,000 people received emotional and spiritual care.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

December 6, 2012

On Saturday, December 8, more than 2,500 Walmart stores will participate in
"Fill the Truck" drives to help provide new toys and coats to children in need this Christmas.

"Fill the Truck" events will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m., local time.

The events are open to the general public who would like to donate new toys and coats to children who take part in Salvation Army programs year round. Upon arrival, shoppers will receive a list of suggested gifts to add to the truck or collection bin at the stores. Once the donation receptacles are full, The Salvation Army will bring the donations to their local units and distribute the gifts throughout the Christmas season as part of their support to local families in need. Please contact your local Corps to see if the Walmart in your area is participating.

November 2012

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off with Music Superstar Kenny Chesney at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game

Nation's Longest Running Fundraiser Celebrates 122nd Year and Seeks to Raise Donations for Communities Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy

Arlington, TX (November 21, 2012) /PRNewswire/ - Four-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney, will kick-off The Salvation Army's 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign with a LIVE performance at Cowboys Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins at 3:15PM (CT) on FOX. The nationally televised show marks the 16th year the Dallas Cowboys have helped The Salvation Army launch the campaign, which began on a San Francisco pier in 1891. Kenny's performance will help raise awareness and millions of dollars for the Red Kettle Campaign, which collected a record $147.6 million last year. Funds will support people in need, including those still experiencing the lasting impact of Hurricane Sandy this Christmas season.

"This is a time of year when many people are in need of a helping hand. I'm excited to partner with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys to encourage the American people to help the less fortunate," said Kenny Chesney. "I hope my music will elevate awareness for the Red Kettle Campaign, and in the end, help provide a warm meal, clothing or a bed for someone this holiday season."
Kenny will perform a number of his top hits from past albums, as well as his most recent studio album, Welcome to the Fishbowl, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. Since its release in June 2012, Welcome to the Fishbowl has been certified gold and includes the hit singles "Feel Like a Rock Star," "Come Over," and current hit "El Cerrito Place." Throughout his nearly 20-year career, Kenny has sold more than 27 million albums and had 24 #1 singles.

Since the partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and The Salvation Army began in 1997, the Red Kettle Campaign has raised more than $1.5 billion with the help of multiple top-tier musical acts spanning the past 15 years. Previous halftime performers have included: Enrique Iglesias, Keith Urban, Daughtry, Jonas Brothers, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Destiny's Child, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Creed, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman, Clint Black, Randy Travis and Reba McEntire.

Additionally, the Cowboys, The Salvation Army and Kenny Chesney will celebrate youth football by bringing 350 youth football players on the field as a part of the halftime show. The Cowboys will also highlight notable youth football videos as part of the "Boys of Fall" contest. Numerous families from across the country submitted short videos featuring youth football highlights, and selected videos will be featured during Kenny Chesney's halftime performance on Thanksgiving Day on the stage and stadium's video board. With nearly 2,000 votes, Mike Markham's video of his son Garrett playing for the Banks Warriors 8th Grade Junior High team in Banks, OR won the grand-prize - four game tickets to the Thanksgiving Day game between the Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Highlight videos can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/SalvationArmyUSA.

"Something special happens when the Dallas Cowboys and The Salvation Army come together for the Red Kettle Campaign on Thanksgiving Day - people are driven to give and help their neighbors," said Charlotte Jones Anderson, Executive Vice President of Brand Management for the Dallas Cowboys and National Advisory Chairperson for The Salvation Army. "A marquee performance by a star like Kenny Chesney will reach millions of people and hopefully encourage giving this Christmas. We know from experience that The Salvation Army will stretch donations as far as possible to help as many people as possible."

The Salvation Army continues to provide disaster relief services to families and individuals who are rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. Since late October, The Salvation Army has provided food, hydration, clothing, financial assistance, and other supplies to hundreds of thousands of people. These services and others by The Salvation Army will continue throughout the holiday season and into the New Year until all the need created by Hurricane Sandy is met. Donations made to the Red Kettle Campaign stay in the local community, and any donations made in the impacted areas of New York and New Jersey will help benefit the recovering communities.

"The Red Kettle Campaign this year will help not only those who need The Salvation Army's assistance day-to-day, but also those who are still recovering from Superstorm Sandy," said Commissioner William Roberts, National Commander for The Salvation Army. "This is the time of year we need to lend a helping hand to our neighbors, and help them up in His name. We extend a big thanks to the Jones Family and the Dallas Cowboys, as well as Kenny Chesney for helping make this Thanksgiving so special."
The 2012 Red Kettle Campaign will bring The Salvation Army's iconic kettles and 25,000 bell ringers to street corners and storefronts nationwide through December 24. Notably, national corporate partners hosting Salvation Army red kettles at their stores through Christmas Eve include Walmart, Macy's, jcpenney, Kroger, Sam's Club, Bloomingdales, Walgreens and Big Lots.

Supporters of The Salvation Army can also ring a virtual Red Kettle bell online atwww.onlineredkettle.org, donate by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY or text the word "GIVE" to 80888 to make a $10 donation to the Red Kettle Campaign. More information on the Red Kettle Campaign is available online at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

About Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney, "one of country music's most triumphant...superstars" (NY Times) has had 24 #1 singles, ten platinum albums, and over 27 million albums sold. The release of his thirteenth album ‘Welcome To The Fishbowl' this summer coincided with the blockbuster, 22-stadium ‘Brothers of the Sun' Tour, with Chesney and Tim McGraw, which marked the 10th year that more than one million fans came out to celebrate music and summer with Chesney. Chesney is a CMT and AMA Artist of the Year, a four-timeCMA Entertainment of the Year, and a four-time ACM Entertainer of the Year.

About Gene & Jerry Jones Family Charities
In the area of community service, Gene and Jerry Jones Family Charities' mission is built upon an overall philosophy of helping those who don't have the strength, the resources or the means to help themselves. As a sports entity that has enjoyed unprecedented success and recognition for more than four decades, the Dallas Cowboys feel a very strong obligation to transfer that championship tradition and the magic that it creates toward the bigger purpose of making a difference in the community. More information about the Dallas Cowboys is available at www.DallasCowboys.com.

The Salvation Army Announces Its 2015 Community Service & OTHERS Awards

This annual awards recognition dinner will be held on Thursday, May 21^st at 5:30 or 6:00pm?? at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

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