Sad to say: a very poor year for giving

Sorry to ADMIT, this was the worst year for charitable giving, in more ways then one. 

Personally I can understand the IMPACT THE ECONOMY HAS ON MANY OF US . BUT WHERE WAS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT , TIME FOR THE NEEDY.....not having the time to volunteer to help your fellow man is a bit beyond my thinking. 

This coming year, 2011, we of the Salvation Army-Delta Corp will try harder and START EARLIER to recruit volunteers for our next Christmas Season. 

  This last season showed us that  the "teens" of East Contra Costa County were willing, but the lack of adult chaperones was poor.  THEREFORE, we need to recruit a "team" of adults, who would be A MODEL FOR THE GROWING GENERATION  standing  and supporting our youth in belling ringing. 

WHAT A WONDERFUL  way to SHOW HOW ONE CAN  help A NEEDY fellow ...Don't you agree? 

That said, how about giving me a call (925) 382 8743 or an email and committing NOW for the new year to help out with Operation Bell Ringer????

On another note:
We need your experience, would you give us a little of your time?
We are now recruiting for the  Advisory Board Members for the Salvation Army-Delta Corps.... 
Those interested please take the time and call me at (925) 382 8743-cell for more information.... mj

Rick Lemyre and his group COME THROUGH

Rick Lemyre and his group have just given the Salvation Army-Delta Corps a huge lift by donating HUNDREDS of Toys.... we are still way short of the goal (1000) but the good Lord is looking out after us... Please Help this season by Bell Ringing, donating Toys or MONEY.....  

THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY IN DESPERATION MODE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          December 9, 2010

THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING EASTERN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

 IN DESPERATION MODE FOR DONATED TOYS

Organization Only Has 34 Toys Out of the 13,000 Needed for Registered Families

Antioch (CA)-The Salvation Army serving Eastern Contra Costa County (California’s delta region) is

officially in desperation mode when it comes to the need for donated toys.

The organization has 650 families registered to receive Christmas assistance this year consisting of

new toys for children and food boxes for families.  The numbers of families in need is about 30% 

higher than in previous years. 

“Most of the families registered have more than one child, two to three on average.  We like to provide

more  than one toy per child so the numbers of toys needed ads up very fast,” said Major Jackie Smith,

Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer.

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE NEW TOYS TO ALL THE REGISTERED CHILDREN AS WELL AS THE

 300 CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SALVATION ARMY’S HOLIDAY PARTY, OVER 13,000 TOYS

ARE NEEDED AND ONLY 34 HAVE BEEN DONATED THUS FAR! 

The Salvation Army of Antioch is making a desperate plea to the public for help.  The organization’s 

food and toy distribution process begins next week and they have nearly nothing to provide for families.

“During the 18 years I have served The Salvation Army, I have never been this nervous about providing

for people inneed,” Smith said.  “Every year we get enough donated toys to support all of our registered

families, but this year I am coming to the realization that this may not be possible unless we get some 

much needed help from local businesses and generous citizens and we need some help FAST!”

  

Toys are needed for every age group, infant to teen.  Suggested toys include:

For ages infant-toddler: Toddler-elementary:            Pre-teen:                   Teens:

Musical toys                 Dolls/Disney Toys           Craft/Make-Up Kits     Gift Cards        

Educational toys          Trucks/Action Figures     Sports Equipment      MP 3 Players

Donations of toys or cash can be dropped off at, or sent to:

The Salvation Army of Antioch  

To donate online, visit:   www:salarmyantioch.org

525 E. 18^th Street, Antioch, CA 94509                                                                                          

Or, P.O. Box 3317, Antioch, CA 94531

 

For more information, please contact:

Major Jackie Smith-Antioch Salvation Army Corps Officer

(925) 525-0324 Mobile jackie.smith@usw.salvationarmy.org

16 Days til CHRISTMAS

Antioch Senior Center

Pittsburg Senior Center

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!   Went to the Antioch and Pittsburg Senior Centers this week asking for volunteer bell ringers.   Mentioned to the seniors that they do not have to stand, they can bring a chair and buddy if they so desire.  Hopefully we can get a few people.....  

20 More Days til Christmas

20 More days til bell ringing season is OVER, please help make this the best Christmas Ever by volunteering your time!!  We have many venues all over East Contra Costa County, make your community service part of a family outing, show your kids what it takes to help others!!!   Please call (925) 642 6187 and ask for the schedule... WE NEED YOU!!

Christmas Around the Corner

VOLUNTEERS  are still badly needed for bell ringing....if you could give just 4 hours it would be such a huge help for those people who need help year round and not just during the Holiday Season ... I ask that you check your schedule and see if it is possible....please call    (925) 642 6187

Thanksgiving TWO Days away!!

It's only two days til Thanksgiving anyone available to help out by buying some turkeys? You can drop off at Salvation Army, 525 18th St. Antioch (next door to the Dairy Queen)..... as you already know there is ALOT of need out there!!!

Christmas Parade- One WET Day!!!

It was wet but went well.... we had a bunch of troopers!! BIG THANKS to the Soroptomist of Brentwood, they were Great!!!  Smiled through all the bad weather and made the float look spectacular.  Ruth Buzzard was another one of the troopers, she waded through it all without one complaint!!!! Special Thanks to Tom Jepsen for his Dodge and trailer and to Anthony Silva, he had the tarp that saved the ladies!!