The $760,000 fund-raising goal accounts for approximately 60 percent of the Quad Cities Salvation Army's operating budget. The funds will help The Salvation Army meet the demand for services for shelter, food, clothing and other basic human needs here in the Quad Cities.
"The Salvation Army's work is simply not possible without the people of this community who believe in what we do. This final $20,000 is extremely important - this amount of money could provide for all the meals served to the children and their parents at the shelter. Or it could allow us to provide housing and casework to 20 homeless families for two months at the Family Service Center," said Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator.
With just a few weeks left, The Salvation Army encourages the community to share what they can with people who have so little.
Mail checks to: The Salvation Army, 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803
Credit card giving: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmyqc.org.
If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army, its programs in the community and how you can help, please call Holly Nomura at 563-271-7933.