In a statement to WAAY 31, a Target spokeswoman said, “Based on Target’s commitment to maintaining a distraction-free shopping experience for our guests, we don’t allow Salvation Army bell ringers outside our stores nationwide”.
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About 25 percent of the agency’s $1 million goal has been fulfilled.
Of course, that’s all due to the fund raising season the holidays bring at the Salvation Army.
More than 480 families in Winter Haven wouldn’t have toys this Christmas if it wasn’t for the Salvation Army of Winter Haven, Davis said.
“That may be sheltering those in need, providing food, clothing, providing rental, mortgage and utility assistance throughout the year”, Worthy said. These include a nutritious, hot community meal served Monday through Friday for transient and low-income individuals and families.
These services include food, toys and “funding for food pantries, soup kitchens, social services and education programs throughout the year”, the release added.
“The button kind of recognizes that people don’t carry cash anymore”, Salvation Army Board Member James Pope said. “They trust us to live up to our brand promise – to do the most good with every dollar”.
During the walk participants talked about ways the City of Madison can help fulfill the “Pathway of Hope” mission. As an act of thanks for the many joys you have, please donate a gift for a child.
Maj. Lynetta Poff said finding volunteers for the event is easy because it gives volunteers direct contact with the people they’re helping. The Salvation Army is also accepting donations online and over the phone at 765-742-0006. All checks and money orders can be sent to P.O. Box 599, Topeka, KS 66601. This was his second year of ringing the bells. All shifts are three-hours except the final shift of the day which is two hours.
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Families who do not have children are still eligible to apply for the dinners.
