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THANK YOU DELAWARE!

Because of the generosity of so many caring people, we were able to assist thousands of families who came to The Salvation Army for help during the 2009 Christmas season. We provided over 4,000 families with food or food vouchers. 5,000 children received toys, stockings and clothing. 3,000 older adults were visited in nursing homes and received a gift through our "League of Mercy". Through our prison ministry, 7,000 inmates received a remembrance of the season.

Over 14,000 individuals volunteered in some way to make this possible. Thank you for giving of your time and braving the elements to be a Bell Ringer. We thank the many businesses who welcomed our volunteer bell ringers as host locations.

The Angel Tree at the Concord Mall and Christiana Mall were a great success. Thank you for filling nearly 4,000 Christmas stockings and donating hats, coats and toys. Thank you for taking assistance applications and working in our "Toy Shop".

We are truly grateful for the extra-mile effort of donors and volunteers in Delaware. During such difficult economic times, please know that your giving brought comfort and joy to our neighbors in need and will continue to throughout the year.

Thank you for sharing with others.

We are already planning for Christmas 2010, and will once again reach out to the community for help. We'll see you soon!

THANK YOU

DELAWARE!

Registration Night for Camp Ladore

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army

Child Care Center

400 N. Orange Street, Wilm., DE

$35.00 Non-refundable Deposit Required.

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DOING THE MOST GOOD. . .

DURING THE HARSH WINTER MONTHS

Code Purple is a program open during the winter months to provide emergency shelter for homeless men and women when the temperature reaches 10 degrees or heavy snow is predicted. There, they are given a warm place to sleep, food, an opportunity to shower, warm clothing and information relative to assistance we offer through our other programs. Women and children who need this additional service are placed in our Emergency Housing Residence. One of our staff said, "All the guys are so appreciative. They know we care about them, treat them with respect, share conversation and just make sure they know how important they are." Between the months of December 2008 and March 2009 we opened our doors to 409 men and women offering a safe haven from the freezing winter weather.

TO DONATE FURNITURE, CLOTHING, OR OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS please call 302-654-8808

To make a monetary donation toThe Salvation Army of Delaware, checks can be mailed to:

The Salvation Army
P.O Box 308
Wilmington, DE 19899
or,
for information regarding credit card donations or other options, please call, Stephanie Hood at
302-472-0725

stephanie_hood@use.salvationarmy.org

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.

Can you help? Our Food Pantry needs to be replenished. As many Delawareans face financial hardships we are seeing more families coming to us for help with food. It's hard to have to choose between paying for needed medicine, electricity or food to feed your family. Especially hard hit are our Seniors who are barely surviving on fixed incomes. We need canned goods such as: Soups, tuna, canned meat, ravioli, spaghetti, fruits and more. Dry Goods like cereal, macaroni & cheese, rice. . .items that can easily be prepared.

Throughout the year we have an ongoing need to replenish supplies for our Emergency Housing Residence for single women and women with children.
ť New twin sheet sets and pillows
ť Disposable Diapers (all sizes), wipes, infant formula
ť Non-perishable food items
ť New bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths If you can help, please
e-mail: cdemichael@use.salvationarmy.org
or
Call: (302)472-0722