PRESS RELEASE
Program in Jeopardy: Hundreds of Volunteers Sought to
Help Needy Children Shop for Back-to-School Clothes
“Leaders Launching Learners” program
to be held across Twin Cities Aug. 23
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – August 11, 2008 – With just 12 days left, another 525 volunteers are needed to help 800 children of low-income families shop for back-to-school clothing for “Leaders Launching Learners” (L3), a Salvation Army program sponsored by KOOL 108. Large groups such as police departments, fire departments, teacher organizations, businesses and civic groups are strongly encouraged to help.
“Although we’ve already secured 300 volunteers for this activity, much more help is needed and time is running out,” said Major Darryl Leedom, commander of the Twin Cities Salvation Army. “We hope that leaders from across the Twin Cities will step up and help us out for this wonderful event.”
L3 is a two-hour event being held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at eight retail store locations across the Twin Cities metro area, including Brooklyn Center, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Maplewood, St. Paul and St. Anthony. Each volunteer will escort one child through shopping aisles and help them pick out $100 worth of shoes, shirts and pants.
People or groups interested in volunteering can find specific L3 locations online by clicking here or by calling 651-746-3400.
Walk-up volunteers will not be accepted.
The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in the Twin Cities and is a safety net for those with no place to turn. We serve 2,100 hot meals every day and house more than 850 people every night. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
