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Six Memphis Men Organize Carnival for Salvation Army KidsMEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 2, 2010 - On May 22, members of the Organization, a group of six men dedicated to working together for the betterment of the Memphis community, hosted a carnival for children at The Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope. The Organization provided the children in The Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter and Renewal Place program with food, games and prizes, making for a fun-filled afternoon. More than 40 children jumped on a moon bounce, enjoyed a hay ride, had their faces painted, danced with Elmo, received balloon animals and played a variety of other games during the carnival. “We’ve been working with the children at The Salvation Army for about a year now,” said Ronnie Parker, president of the Organization. “We believe children are our most valued commodity, and a lot of these children have had a rough life. We owe it to the kids to let them have a good time. Plus, it’s important for the children to interact with supportive men who can act as positive role models.” “We are always so grateful for the men in the Organization for getting involved with these kids,” said Joyce Waters, director of the Emergency Family Shelter. “So many of these children are without father figures, and the men in the Organization have a positive impact on them. The kids had a blast at the carnival.” For more information on The Salvation Army, please visit 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 our Web site at www.salvationarmymemphis.org. |
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