The Salvation Army Augusta Area Command
Corporate Philanthropy Partnerships
"The Salvation Army can teach us all a lot about how to run a business." Forbes magazine 1
Venture Capitalist of the Streets………………….…3 Christmas Bellringing Volunteers……………………....4 Red Kettle MATCH Sponsor….……….…..4 Paper Kettles……………………………………..4 Corporate Angel Tree………………………..5 Christmas Warehouse Volunteer….…..5 Stuff A Stocking…..…………………………….5 Doing The Most Good Annual Dinner…………....6 Turkey Trot………………………..……………………..……7 Center of Hope Soup Kitchen Volunteers……………….....8 Soup Kitchen Sponsorships……….…..….8 Shelter Supplies Drive ..………………....…8 Shelter Sponsorships………………….……..8 Center of Hope Endowment………….….8 Emergency Disaster Services …………………….....9 CSRC Rehabilitation ………………….………..….….….9 Job Skills Training Program.……………………….…..9 Food 2 Fight Hunger competition.……………..…10 Cans & Fans Drive ……………………………………..…10 First Stop…………………………………………….…….….11 Camp Grandview Summer Camp…….….….…...11 Kroc Center Corporate Memberships………….……..12 Youth Scholarships……………………..…..12 Low Income Families……………….…..….12 Summer Day Camps Sponsor…….…...12 Hip Hop Bunny Drop………….…….….….12 Kroc Concert Sponsor………………...…..12 Kroc Endowment ……………………………..…...……13 Auto Auction……………………...……………………….13
Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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The Salvation Army
Venture Capitalists of the Streets
That lean, decentralized management helps explain why the business world looks at The Salvation Army with amazement.
Management guru Peter Drucker has famously lauded the Salvation Army for being "by far the most effective organization in the U.S.," nonprofit or for-‐profit. "No one even comes close to it," Drucker adds, "with respect to clarity of mission, ability to innovate, measurable results, dedication, and putting money to maximum use."
Forbes magazine calculates that if the Army's employees and volunteers were paid at market rates, the organization would rank with the world's largest companies, and adds "The Salvation Army can teach us all a lot about how to run a business."
The Corporate Philanthropy Partnership offers opportunities in The Salvation Army to align with the corporate vision and visible community commitment of your company. This proposal is presented for corporations to select those areas which best reflect your philanthropic outlook.
Our goal is to build awareness of corporate-‐community partnerships opportunities and to inspire further involvement among businesses. Designed to fit businesses of any size, we offer volunteer and in-‐kind support as well as financial sponsorships. Busy CEOs love the once-‐a-‐year, one-‐stop-‐shopping of this proposal.
The Salvation Army occupies a prominent position in the American philanthropic landscape by virtue of both its size and its effectiveness. We maximize our resources by allocating 85.66% out of every dollar donated to programs and services in the Augusta area, with only 9% toward Administrative and 5.34% for fundraising. In this country alone, The Salvation Army annually assists more than 32 million Americans. We also serve in 126 counties around the world.
Gift by gift, volunteer by volunteer, The Salvation Army has been building a legacy of compassion since 1865. The vision of The Salvation Army originates from what first inspired our founder well over a century ago, to bring hope to all who suffer and help those in need. For More Information, Contact: Della Epps John Sebby Development Manager Director of Development
[email protected] [email protected] Phone: 706-‐434-‐3182 Phone: 706-‐434-‐3177 Cell: 706-‐421-‐2632 Cell: 706-‐550-‐2796 The Salvation Army, 1384 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 3
Christmas Thousands of families in the greater Augusta area struggle to provide Christmas gifts to their children. The Salvation Army, with your help, can provide these families with a wonderful Christmas. Join us in continuing this Christmas tradition!
Bell Ringing at the Red Kettle Share the holiday season with a sponsorship of our famous Red Kettles Best known for our Red Kettle at Christmas, what more appropriate way to share the holiday season with your co-‐workers than by ringing the bell at your chosen location. Since 1891, our iconic red kettles have been a familiar Salvation Army tradition. Money raised through these kettles provides much needed funding for The Salvation Army's programs and services all year.
We depend on local volunteers to ring bells at various kettle locations to encourage these donations. Our kettle season begins with our Kettle Kick-‐Off in November and ends by Christmas Eve. Volunteers are needed Monday – Saturday, in a variety of locations to choose from throughout the Augusta area. Businesses, individuals, clubs, churches, schools and organizations can sign up to ring for shifts, whole days, a couple of days, a week, or for the entire season.
Volunteer Opportunities
Red Kettle Bell-‐ringing Free, just your time
You organize a group of employee volunteers to help ring the bells at one or more of our kettles. You choose one of our kettle locations and date(s). Contact: Ali at: 706-‐434-‐3185 or Email:
[email protected]
Red Kettle Campaign MATCH Sponsor
Sponsor a Kettle this Christmas with a matching gift challenge dollar-‐for-‐ dollar! Challenge kettle donors with the opportunity to double their gift by sponsoring a kettle with a match up to a dollar level that you choose. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles are one of the most highly recognized symbols of benevolence during the Christmas season. A great opportunity for your business to benefit from that visibility, and support our community at the same time. We will display your business, organization or family name on the kettle stand letting everyone know you’ve sponsored that kettle and matching the gifts. Choose to ring the bell at your MATCH kettle, with your employees wearing Company shirts or name tags.
Sponsorship Opportunities Soldier Kettle Sponsor Match this kettle up to $250 Matching gift company name & logo on kettle sign for one week.
Cadet Kettle Sponsor Match this kettle up to $ 500 Matching gift company name & logo on kettle sign for three weeks. Officer Kettle Sponsor Match this kettle up to $ 1,500 Matching gift company name & logo on kettle sign for six weeks. Silver Kettle Sponsor Match this kettle up to $3,000 Matching gift company name & logo on 5 kettle signs for entire kettle season. Promote on our website and social media. Banner at kick-‐off. Gold Kettle Sponsor Match this kettle up to $10,000 Matching gift company name & logo on 10 kettle signs for entire kettle season. Promote on our website and social media. Plus, banner at First Stop, the Kettle Kick-‐off and company representative to address event audience.
Paper Kettles
Paper Kettles are Point-‐of-‐Sale fundraising alternative to the traditional Red Kettles collecting donations at businesses and engaging customers. Great for businesses with a lot of foot traffic and a loyal customer base. 4
Angel Tree The Angel Tree Program brings the joy of Christmas to local children from families in need with the help of generous sponsors.
Gifts purchased by sponsors are given by The Salvation Army to parents who may then experience the pride of providing gifts for their children and the treasure of sharing in their excitement.
You may choose to adopt an angel by picking up an angel tag at local Wal-‐Mart stores after Thanksgiving or by contacting The Salvation Army directly.
Corporate Angel Tree
Benefiting needy children at Christmas Host an Angel Tree at your place of business, church, school, or club and adopt local needy children to give them a wonderful Christmas!
Christmas Warehouse Volunteer Opportunities As Christmas nears, food, toys and stockings will fill the Salvation Army Christmas Warehouse to be distributed to thousands of local families in need. We need lots of volunteers to work various shifts throughout the week. Come be one of Santa's Helpers! Volunteers help with sorting, organizing, bagging, and distributing the Angel Tree gifts and donated toys and clothes.
Santa's Helpers can work one or more days, in full or part-‐time shifts! Orientation will take place at the beginning of each shift. For a specific shift, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at:706-‐434-‐3185.
STUFF-‐A-‐STOCKING And help a local child!
Fill an empty stocking with some stocking stuffer items for needy area children. We provide you with the stockings, toppers and a list of recommended items for stocking stuffers for 2-‐4 year olds, 5-‐7 year olds, 8-‐10 year olds or 11-‐12 year old boys and girls.
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Doing The Most Good Annual Dinner Benefiting The Center of Hope
The Salvation Army of Augusta’s premier gala event features a celebrity keynote speaker each Spring. Our first two events were sold-‐out successes that featured well-‐known celebrities who inspired and entertained the audience of community and business leaders.
Give your business the edge in achieving great success. A limited number Terry Bradshaw and RJ Krocodile of seats are available. After Christmas, this is our most publicized and media covered event. Sponsorships packages with priority table seating and a special Sponsor Reception are available, as well as corporate table sales. Call now for corporate sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsor $25,000 • 2 Tables Front Center at Annual Dinner • Keynote Speaker at your table • Tickets to special Sponsor reception • Introduction and remarks during program • Full page color ad in program book • Logo on sponsor video and signage • Recognition on all program highlights in program book Red Shield Sponsor $5,000 • 1 C hoice T able 6 s eats a t A nnual D inner • Tickets to the special Sponsor reception • Half page color ad in program book • Logo on sponsor video and signage • Recognition on all program highlights in program book
Program Book Advertising • Full Page $300
Reception Sponsor
Table Sponsor To Be Announced • 1 Table of 6 seats at Annual Dinner • Quarter page ad in program book • Logo on sponsor video and signage • Recognition on all program highlights in program
• Half Page $200
Silent Auction Donate items for our Silent Auction at our Annual Dinner.
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$10,000
• 1 Premium Table at Annual Dinner • Tickets to special Sponsor reception • Introduction and remarks in the Sponsor reception • Full page color ad in program book • Logo on sponsor video and signage • Recognition on all program highlights in program
• Quarter Page $100
Turkey Trot Benefiting The Salvation Army Augusta Area Certified 10K race with 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Run, and the Mascot Invitational competing in the Gravy Bowl. Co-‐Sponsored by WJBF.
The Turkey Trot is back! Flash back to the 80’s again this year, dressed in your “totally rad” costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed runners! Don't forget about our Mascot Invitational, a lively footrace including some of your favorite mascots/
All race proceeds will benefit our local Salvation Army. Race start and family-‐friendly activities will be located at the Old Academy of Richmond County (540 Telfair Street).
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Turkey Sponsor ________ __ ___ $5,000 Silver Turkey Sponsor _____ ____ ____ $2,500 Bronze Turkey Sponsor _____ ___ _____ $1,000 Red Turkey Sponsor ______ __ __ ____ $500 PhantomTurkey Sponsor___________ ___ __ ______ ? Gravy Bowl Mascot Invitational Sponsor__ __ _ $3,000 Turkey Trot Sponsor
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Recognition in all Radio Promotions 2 Minute Podium Talk Recognition in Press Releases Sponsor's Banners at Start/Finish Line Water/Medic Stations Event Banner The Salvation Army Website Turkey Trot page Recognition at Podium Complimentary Runners T-‐Shirts Complimentary Runners Registrations Turkey Trot Facebook Page & Other Social Media posting Logo on Back of Runners T-‐shirt 10' x10' Booth Space at the Event Recognition on Runners' Packets Materials in Runners' Packets
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Bronze Turkey $1,000 X 4 4 X X X Logo X
Red Turkey $500 2 2 X X
Packet $100 1
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Commitment and Logo Submission Deadline Nov. 1 / Packet Materials & Banners Due Nov.15
Silver Turkey $2,500 X X X X 6 6 X X X Logo X
CENTER OF HOPE The Salvation Army’s Homeless Services Center 1384 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901 Every day The Salvation Army battles against poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness. Hope is an amazing thing. It can take a family by the hand and lead them out of despair and poverty. It can bless us with immeasurable spiritual riches in the mist of desperate times.
SOUP KITCHEN* 106,996 -‐ Meals Served The Salvation Army serves a hot evening meal to anyone in need, daily at 4:30 p.m. (4:00 on Sundays), 365 days a year. Over 300 meals are served each day to hungry men, women and children.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Soup Kitchen Volunteer in our Soup Kitchen_ Free, a few hours of your time Volunteer to serve a meal. A wonderful feel-‐good experience helping feed hungry people. 365 serving days to choose from.
Soup Kitchen Sponsorships One day Soup Kitchen Sponsor __ ____ $250 One day of 300+ meals to the hungry.
Monthly Soup Kitchen Sponsor______________ ____$7,500
One month of 9,000+ hot meals for the hungry.
Soup Kitchen Sponsor __ __ $50,000 Help provide the 100,000 meals to the hungry all year.
*United Way assists funding programs
EMERGENCY SHELTERS* 37,530 -‐ Total Nights of Lodging 91 % -‐ Average Occupancy We strive to meet basic needs for shelter, along with social services providing for continued care.
Volunteer Opportunities Emergency Shelters Shelter Supplies Drive___________ __Call John or Della Collect canned food & toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste) for our homeless shelter. Help with our Food Pantry.
Emergency Shelters Sponsorships Women & Children Shelter Annual Supporter $ 1,000 100 Corporations or individuals giving $1,000 each.
Individual Homeless Sponsor $2,000
One bed with shelter case management services all year.
Shelter & Support Services Sponsor $ 5,000
One month of safe shelter for homeless families.
Women & Children Shelter Sponsor $20,000 One year of shelter for homeless women with children.
Homeless Shelter Sponsor $100,000 Emergency Shelter for hundreds of homeless all year.
The Gerald and Betty Jones Center of Hope Endowment Help The Salvation Army battle against poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness through the Center of Hope. You can change lives -‐ forever. This endowment is a source of permanent financial support. As our endowment grows, so does our ability to help those in need. Consider making a lasting gift. 8
EMERGENCY Disaster Services Whether a local or a major disaster, we honor our century
old commitment to serve those in need, at the time of need, at the place of need.
The Salvation Army provides on-‐site relief to local and regional disasters through our mobile kitchen with the distribution of water, food, cleaning supplies, clothing, and more. We also offer emergency housing and counseling for victims. Temporary shelter, furnishings, clothing, and food are also available to local flood and fire victims.
Sponsorship Opportunities Quarterly Volunteer Disaster Training Sponsor______ $250 Disaster Deployment Sponsorship ____ __ $1,000 Annual Disaster Operating Sponsorship _ __ ___ $5,000
In-‐Kind Materials and Services ____ __Call for information If your company has goods and services that could help in a disaster such as bottled water, food, warehouse space, transportation, trucks or other assistance, call John: 706-‐550-‐2796 or Ali at 706-‐434-‐3185.
CORPS SALVAGE & REHABILITATION CENTER (CSRC) A Residential Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program 77 – Total Men Served in CSRC The CSRC is our free nine-‐month, residential substance abuse program for men that include group and individual counseling, work therapy, religious instruction, and custom rehabilitation assistance designed to meet individual needs. Participants also attend weekly Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings. Graduates receive re-‐entry counseling, life skills training, assistance with their search for employment and housing, and supplemental assistance as needed. Sponsorship Opportunities CSRC Rehabilitation Sponsor $8,400 Sponsor one individual through the 9 month rehabilitation program.
JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS* 55 – Total Persons Served in Job Skills Training Graduates Who Find Employment & Housing: 85% -‐ Women, 65% -‐ Men
The Salvation Army’s Job Skills Training Program is more than just a program that prepares men and women for employment. Our program is designed to help them discover their full potential. The program is a 3-‐month long, free-‐tuition program that gives homeless and low income participants the opportunity to gain practical job and life skills. Instructors offer a variety of classes and cover the cost of certifications in areas like forklift operation, OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid. Sponsorship Opportunities Job Skills Training Program Sponsor $2,500 Help one individual get a new lease on life by sponsoring someone in the Job Skills Training Program.
GED Education Program Sponsor $1,000 In partnership with Augusta Technical College, our GED program works to help participants advance their education. This successful program serves 20 students at a time with 30 on waiting list.
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Food 2 Fight Hunger July at Area Kroger Locations
Join Richmond County and The Salvation Army of the Greater Augusta Area or Columbia County and the Evans Lions Club to build the tallest food pyramid in our annual Food 2 Fight Hunger completion. Teams will be collecting canned foods items at the Augusta and Evans Kroger stores and will use these items to build the pyramids.
The food collected in Richmond County will benefit The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen and food pantry, while the food collected in Columbia County will benefit the Columbia County Cares food pantry and New Hope / First Baptist Church Bridge Ministry. These donations come at a time of great need, as our food pantry is nearly empty during the summer. The summer months historically show a drop in donations and an increase in need.
The Salvation Army / Richmond County team won the 2013 competition with a food pyramid weighing in at 2,580 lbs., while the Columbia County / Evans Lions Club team weighed just under 2,500 lbs. The towers were 17.6 feet and 14 feet in height. Mark Lorah, a structural engineer with Johnson, Laschober & Assoc. was the builder of The Salvation Army’s canned food pyramid. Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the canned food drive Host a canned food drive at your business.
Food 2 Fight Hunger Supporter _ __ $100 Help feed needy area families with your support.
Food 2 Fight Hunger Event Sponsor $500 Help feed needy area families with your support.
Cans, Fans & Bottled Water Drive
Canned Food, Fans and Bottle Water Drive Collecting donations of canned goods, electric fans, and bottled water that will be used for individuals and families in need in the Augusta area this summer. “No one enjoys the oppressive heat of Augusta summers,” said Major Tony Perez, Salvation Army Area Commander, “and we are excited to partner with Walmart to bring relief to so many people.” The drive is held in May in conjunction with the Annual National Salvation Army Week, a tradition instituted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. “We are excited to host the drive in honor of National Salvation Army Week” said Perez, “and with the support of the local community, we’ll make a difference in the lives of our neighbors this summer.” The Cans, Fans and Bottled Water drive continues through mid-‐June at various WalMart locations across the CSRA. Or host a drive at your place of business. Sponsorship Opportunities Join the Can & Fans and Bottle Water Drive Host a canned food, fan and bottle water drive at your business and help needy area families.
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First Stop Family Service Center The Salvation Army’s Social Services Center
1765 Broad St. at Crawford Ave. on the Kroc Center Campus 4,823 – Total Persons Assisted at First Stop
Services include information and referrals, clothing, emergency food assistance, rent and utility assistance, case management, and Kroc Center membership scholarship applications. Services are offered to individuals, families, and seniors.
RENT ASSISTANCE Rent Assistance is available to those who are soon to be evicted from their homes. Individuals with an eviction notice may call the Project SHARE line on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., or the first 25 callers. Photo ID, a Social Security Card for all household members, bills from previous six months, and proof of income required.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE We offer assistance to those with a cutoff notice from the water, gas, or electric company. Those at risk of having their utilities cut off call the Project SHARE line on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Funding received from Georgia Power allows us to provide utility assistance to families in emergency need. Community members may make donations to Project SHARE through their Georgia Power bills, to which Georgia Power will match 100%.
GROCERY ASSISTANCE We offer grocery assistance to low-‐income families through our food pantry. Assistance is available to the elderly, handicapped, and mothers of young children, provided that they are receiving no other forms of grocery assistance. We also assist clients referred to us from DFCS. Families are eligible for assistance once every three months per client. Adults must have a photo ID, copy of Birth Certificate, and Social Security Card for children.
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Each week, The Salvation Army offers clothing vouchers to more than 40 low-‐income families and individuals in need. Clothing vouchers are distributed every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. -‐ 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vouchers are redeemable at any Salvation Army Family Thrift Store. Assistance is once every three months.
First Stop Family Service Center Sponsorships
Family Assistance Sponsor____ $200 Assist a needy family with utility bills and rent/mortgage to stop an eviction or cutoff notices.
Financial Assistance Program $2,000 Sponsor 10 needy area families with eviction or cutoff notices.
Camp Grandview Each summer, The Salvation Army of Greater Augusta sends more than 30 youth to a week-‐long camp in Jasper, Georgia, where the smell of fresh air, mountain views, the relaxing sounds of nature, and the comfort of Christian fellowship make for an inspiring experience.
Help local underprivileged youths experience a summer camp program in the north Georgia Mountains. The breathtaking views of the mountains, lakes and rolling hills are certainly sights to behold and make for a lifetime of memories and quite often a life-‐changing experience.
Sponsorship Opportunities Send a kid to camp for a week $165 A week of hiking, swimming, exploring, fishing, boating, singing around the campfire and making new friends.
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Kroc Center 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904
“We can help bring our city together by declaring our love to all of its children and showing them the faith we have in their future.” Joan Kroc
Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Nestled along the Augusta Canal, The Salvation Army’s Kroc Corps Community Center contains over 100,000 square feet of programming space located on a 17 acre site in the historic mill community of Harrisburg.
The center includes a host of amenities, programs and services: indoor swimming pools, lazy river and water-‐park, health & fitness programs with state-‐of-‐the-‐art equipment, a gymnasium, theater, children & youth programs, arts & education center, sports & recreation, performing arts programs, Kroc day camps for kids, senior programs, computer lab, events center, meeting rooms, banquet hall, catering and the Kroc Café on the Canal and more.
We strive to bring the highest quality programs, activities and services to every member of the community. Whether you’re interested in the arts, or the many areas of sports, leagues and fitness, you’ll find unlimited opportunity within the walls of this unique center. Activities are designed for the entire family, as well as for each individual age group, so every person’s needs are adequately met. There’s even short-‐term child care where infants and children can enjoy enriching activities while their parents are using the center.
Corporate Memberships call: 706-‐364-‐KROC Corporate Member receives discounted memberships for your staff, along with special rental pricing. Packages can fit businesses of any size. We can customize your Corporate Membership. For Events, Programs, Catering, or Corporate Memberships, call: 706-‐364-‐5763
Youth Kroc Center Scholarships Benefiting underprivileged kids Be a corporate sponsor for children at the Kroc Center. We have opportunities in Education, Arts, Music, Theatre and Athletics.
Low Income Families Kroc Scholarships $636 Sponsor a needy family for a year’s membership.
Summer Day Camps for Kids Sponsor________ ____ $150 Sponsor a low income youth for Kroc Summer Camp.
Hip Hop Bunny Drop__ _Hold a candy drive at your business Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt at the Kroc Center! We provide games, crafts, pictures with the Easter bunny. Volunteer and/or help us collect candy to give away to children.
Kroc Concert Sponsor_______________ ___Call for Details Event sponsor for Kroc Concert Series in our state-‐of-‐the-‐art theater. Or an outdoor Kroc Concert festival along the canal on the Kroc Center field.
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The Kroc Center Endowment
You can change lives -‐ forever. Our endowment is a source of permanent financial support. As our endowment grows, so does our ability to help those in need. The endowment is a self-‐renewing resource that The Salvation Army holds in perpetuity (forever) and does not spend. Instead, endowed gifts are invested and it’s the earnings from these investments that help fund our programs that changes lives. There are two endowments interested donors can choose from.
The Kroc Center Endowment goes directly to the Kroc Center and will ensure that the programs and scholarships offered at the Kroc Center will continue to be a transforming force in Augusta. “We can help bring our city together by declaring our love to all of its children and showing them the faith we have in their future.” said Joan Kroc. While the center is open to all, it was Mrs. Kroc's greatest hope that it would help young people realize their potential through the various programs and opportunities it offers. Auto Auction By donating your used vehicle to The Salvation Army, you can help lift someone out of despair and get them back on the road to recovery. Proceeds from The Salvation Army's auto auction directly support our substance abuse rehabilitation program. Auctions are held at 1384 Greene Street on the first Saturday of February, June, and October. For more information: www.salvationarmycars.com To schedule a vehicle pickup/drop-‐off Call: 706-‐826-‐7933 ext. 127
Sebastian’s Gift "Today our child brought us both to tears. You see we haven't had this easiest of times this year. Angela just got her degree and I got laid off in April from my job. We've both been actively looking for work and I've found some piece work, but nothing steady.
We've been struggling with bills and dreading Christmas. When we got to the store we did not want to hear the ringing of the bell or see the person with that bucket. Not because we didn't want to give, but because it's a reminder of the fast approaching holiday and how unprepared we are to deal with them.
We tried to walk by the kettle with no eye contact, but alas, it was our three year old son who walked up to the man and said "Wait, I have money for you." He took out his tiny Velcro wallet and dumped the few pennies he had collected from around the house in the kettle.
Our child, who hasn't had the nicest newest toys or a fancy vacation this summer, gave every penny he had to someone who had nothing. 30 seconds later we stood humbled, embarrassed and crying in the produce section. Our child reminded us that we had each other and a roof over our head and that's more than some people. Thank you Sebastian. Daddy and Mommy are very very proud of you."
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For More Information, Contact: Della Epps Development Manager Email:
[email protected] Phone: 706-‐434-‐3182 Cell: 706-‐421-‐2632 John Sebby Director of Development Email:
[email protected] Phone: 706-‐434-‐3177 Cell: 706-‐550-‐2796
The Salvation Army Augusta Area Command Serving the CSRA Since 1891
Center of Hope 1384 Greene St. Augusta, Georgia 30901 Kroc Center Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 1833 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30904 14
