No spare change for the Salvation Army? Send a text!

In a world where cell phones can do just about everything, the Salvation Army has developed technology to give shoppers everywhere a chance to donate to the charitable foundation by simply sending a text message.

The 108-year-old Memphis Area Command of the Salvation Army is one of the first nonprofits in the U.S. to develop technology that enables patrons to send donations through a few key strokes on a cell phone.

Instead of giving cash to the popular bell-ringing volunteers who collect donations at shopping locations, Memphians can donate $5 to The Salvation Army in Memphis by texting the word RING to 90999. After confirming the donation, the $5 donation will be applied to the user’s cell phone bill.

In 2007, The Salvation Army Memphis helped more than 17,855 people, provided more than 65,000 nights of lodging and served 208,251 meals and snacks.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Memphis began its work in the city 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 is a common belief that all people can make positive changes. The Salvation Army believes in the healing power of compassion, love, dignity and respect, and use these principles to guide our actions and words.

The Salvation Army values the transforming power of God and the salvation that comes from knowing Christ as our personal savior. The Salvation Army believes that enduring change comes from holistic ministry to the mind, body and spirit.

In 2007, The Salvation Army Memphis helped more than 17,855 people, provided more than 65,000 nights of lodging, and served 208,251 meals and snacks. For more information on our work, visit www.salvationarmymemphis.org.

CONTACT:
Abby Turner
Thompson & Berry PR
(901) 328-5233

Elizabeth Duncan
The Salvation Army
(901) 260 -9130