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The Salvation Army’s Southern California social service and community outreach centers are continuing to see an increase in need during this economic downturn. Operation Feed Our Families will continue to meet this need with YOUR help. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT August 4, 2008 Simi Valley –
This family-oriented community has been hit hard by the rise in foreclosures, increasing gas prices and rising cost of food.
The Salvation Army Service Extension Office in Simi Valley has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of families coming to them for help with food, gas, utility and rental assistance.
According to our Service Extension & Emergency Disaster Director, June Loo – In 2007, our caseworkers aided 200 families in Simi Valley. As of June 28, 2008, caseworkers were providing assistance to 600 families in Simi Valley. A 200% increase in services!
With the help of Operation Feed Our Families, The Salvation Army is committed to serving these additional 400 families in Simi Valley and the thousands of families requesting help throughout the Southland.
The story in Simi Valley is one we hear repeatedly from the communities we serve in and around Los Angeles - including Glendale, Compton, South Los Angeles, Burbank and Pomona.
Help us meet this additional need and reach our goal of serving an additional 40,000 families in 2008 |
Get Involved! A donation of $100 can feed a family of four for a week. It can also mean the difference between having to choose to pay an electric bill, putting gas in the car for work, or putting food on the table. Show your support for families in crisis by visiting our campaign website: Here you can find the latest news about the food crisis, make a donation and request volunteer opportunities. You can also donate today by calling: 1-800-SAL-ARMY Operation Feed Our Families is a special campaign of The Salvation Army which supports community programs of The Salvation Army providing basic needs services (food, utility, rent assistance, case management) to struggling families in and around Los Angeles. |
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