With only two days to go till its Back-to-School Distribution, The Salvation Army in Bend has no backpacks or supplies to hand out to families in need. The Salvation Army is turning to the Bend community for support to fulfill this need.
“We value the importance of education – starting at a young age. It sets the foundation for future success in years to come. This is why we are looking to the community for donations of school supplies, backpacks and binders,” says Bend Salvation Army Corps Officer, Captain Michael Johnson.
On Saturday, August 27 The Salvation Army Bend Corps (541 NE Dekalb Ave, Bend) is hosting a Back-to-School Distribution and hopes to provide 120 of kids with the tools they need for the upcoming school year. There will be food, prizes and a water slide beginning at 11am. Eligible students (K-12) will have the opportunity to shop for school supplies from 10am–12pm. They must be pre-registered. Families can register for the event through the Social Services Department at 541-389-8888 x202.
Without the community’s help, The Salvation Army will not have the resources it needs to give kids the tools to be successful. For many families it can be challenging to afford back-to-school supplies. This is why it is important for The Salvation Army and the Bend community to step in to help families this school year.
“With your help we can make sure these kids go back to school with confidence and a smile”, says Captain Johnson.
You can make a difference this weekend by purchasing a backpack or school supplies and dropping them off at The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is accepting monetary donations and is more than willing to do the shopping for you.
For more information about The Salvation Army in Bend please visit, http://bend.salvationarmy.org or contact Captain Michael Johnson Michael.johnson@usw.salvationarmy.org.
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 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. The Salvation Army works in 127 countries worldwide. For more information, or to make a donation, visit us online at www.salvationarmyportland.org. People wishing to make monetary donations can do so by calling 503.238.GIVE (4483), or by mail, The Salvation Army, 8495 SE Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086-7844.
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