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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

 September 12, 2008  Huntington Park –
 
Southeast Communities Corps serves the residents of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, Vernon and Walnut Park. 

In the past 6 months, Envoy Reyes has seen a 75% increase in families, singles and seniors coming to the Corps for aid. The Corps provides nearly 200 lunches for homeless individuals everyday and groceries to 600 - 700 families in need every month.

“We see more and more households signing up for assistance weekly and I really question myself as to if we should be taking anymore clients. But how do I tell moms with kids we’re closed.” – Envoy Reyes
Volunteers at Southeast Community Corps preparing grocery orders
Volunteers at Southeast Community Corps preparing grocery orders.
 
One Family’s Story: Mrs. Gonzalez lost her home and moved into an apartment with her daughter and 4 grandchildren. Her daughter brings home just enough for rent and some bills but nothing else. Through the Corps they now receive monthly grocery assistance.

Ms. Gonzalez says she is grateful her grandkids will have something to eat and she is relieved to be able to put food on their table. 

We Are Making A Difference!

The Salvation Army Sites serving additional families include:
 
Compton: 300 new families
Glendale: 230 new families
Lancaster: 2,000 new families
Long Beach: 120 new families
Pasadena: 50 new families
San Gabriel: 40 new families
San Fernando:
120 new families
Simi Valley: 400 new families
South Los Angeles:
85 new families
Southeast Communities:
  300 new families
Oxnard: 50 new families
 
Operation Feed Our Families has raised over $250,000! Requests for Service Continue to Grow.  Help us meet this additional need and reach our goal of serving an additional 40,000 families this year.
 
A donation of $100 can feed a family of four for a week.
 
 
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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2008 CELEBRITY BELL RINGING LUNCHEON

Sponsored by:
The Rotary Club of Los Angeles
November 19, Noon - 1:30 pm
The California Club
538 South Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA. 90071
For more information contact
Penny Von Kalinowski
213 553 3253

2008 KETTLE KICKOFF
November 24, at Farmer's Market
Salvation Army to honor Ed Roski for his years
of philanthropy as well as
the United States Armed Forces.
Public welcome, come join celebrities
and L.A. sports stars for holiday fun.
KICKOFF starts at 4:30 PM
at 6333 West 3rd St.
Los Angeles

 

OPERATION FEED OUR FAMILIES


An ongoing campaign helping
Southern California's working
poor cope with the spike in
the cost of living. To donate
call 1-800-SAL ARMY or visit
www.operationfeedourfamilies.org

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