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In its continuing drive to bring beauty and a sense of peace to the social service environment,The Salvation Army's Alegria Transitional Village will host an opening reception of the art of Johnathan Puls. Guests will not only be able to enjoy the artistic expression of Mr. Puls' painting, but will also enjoy the music of the band, No Little Kindness.

Wal-Mart and Target, two of the nation’s leading retail chains, announce a substantial response to Hurricane Gustav and Ike relief effort. With $2.5 million from Wal-Mart and $1 million from Target to be distributed to The Salvation Army and other relief agencies, the hurricane ravaged part of the country will receive tens of thousands of comfort kits, food, and fresh drinking water. "Wal-Mart’s contribution to The Salvation Army in this time of need is just another example of the generous support they have provided us throughout the years,” said Major George Hood, National Community Relations Secretary at The Salvation Army. “This donation furthers our ability to provide long-term care and comfort to the individuals and families who have lost so much following these hurricanes."

Operation Feed Our Families is The Salvation Army’s response to the growing cost of living crisis that is facing so many of the working poor throughout Southern California. With the stock market recently losing more than 30% of its value and home mortgage foreclosure rates and the California unemployment rate on the rise, the food pantries of The Salvation Army are experiencing a dramatic increase in requests for assistance. Operation Feed Our Families is a campaign aimed at keeping the 36 Salvation Army food pantries open and viable.