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Salvation Army Searching for Community’s Most Dedicated VolunteerMEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 16, 2010 - The Salvation Army is officially accepting nominations for its “Doing the Most Good” Award, which recognizes one outstanding volunteer who is dedicated to creating a better community within the Memphis-area by providing the basic necessities for those in need. “We are constantly moved by the passion of the Memphis citizens who continuously give and volunteer with us and other organizations all over the city,” said Major Mark Woodcock, Area Commander of The Salvation Army. “We feel it is important to recognize the commitment of volunteers in our community who have done selfless things to help those in need. This is especially important during this time when the positive attributes of our city are being questioned by some. We know our city contains some of the most generous citizens in the country, and we want this award to honor someone who exemplifies this spirit and inspires others to do the same.” To be eligible for the award, the nominated volunteer must be 18 years-of-age or older and currently involved in volunteer work that correlates with the core services of The Salvation Army, which are feeding the hungry and sheltering those in need. Examples of services are, but are not limited to: volunteer programs aimed at keeping people off the streets; volunteering with the elderly; involvement with soup kitchens; disaster relief efforts; drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs; etc. “Nominees for this award are not required to have volunteered with The Salvation Army,” said Major Woodcock. “We understand there are people and organizations throughout the city who are making a positive impact on our community. We encourage anyone who is dedicated to improving our neighborhoods by helping those in need, regardless of where they volunteer, to enter. We know the generous people of Memphis serve our city in a variety of ways, and we want to recognize that dedication with this award.” Entrants will be judged based on the type, length, leadership and reason for service, as well as the individual’s impact on building a better community. The winner of the “Doing the Most Good” Award will be recognized at The Salvation Army’s annual dinner on Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Mike Huckabee, 44th Governor of Arkansas and a 2008 Presidential Candidate, is the keynote speaker at the event and will present the award to the winner at a reception prior to the dinner. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Everyday Heroes Building a Solid Community.” Nominations for the award are due by noon on Monday, April 26. Individuals can submit nominations via e-mail at doingthemostgood@brainwoo.com, fax at (901) 250-5814 or by mail to 50 Peabody Place, Fl.4, Memphis, TN 38103. Any mailed nominations can be addressed to “Doing the Most Good” Award. The nomination form can be downloaded at www.salvationarmymemphis.org. For more information on the “Everyday Heroes Building a Better Community Award,” or the annual dinner, please call Elizabeth Duncan at (901) 260-9130. For general information on The Salvation Army, please visit the Web site at www.salvationarmymemphis.org. About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. The Salvation Army began its work in Memphis on October 18, 1900. Since then, the organization has fought hunger, homelessness, addiction, poverty, abuse, and suffering caused by disaster. At the center of The Salvation Army’s work in Memphis are four core ministries: The Purdue Center of Hope, a facility that houses three shelters for homeless women and children; the Adult Rehabilitation Center, a work-therapy program for men; the local Corps which provide neighborhood outreach and support; and the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, which once construction is complete, will offer programs in the arts, education, recreation and worship. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.salvationarmymemphis.org. |
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