Opening of The Salvation Army's
Angel Tree Distribution Center

Friday's program outline
• Welcome
• Introductions & Presentations
• Volunteer Appreciation
• Angel Tree Distribution Center Ribbon Cutting
• Distribution center tours begin

About the event
The opening of the Angel Tree distribution center is a wonderful visual with more than 7,000 packages piled high for Adopted Angels containing much needed clothing items, special needs gifts and other wished-for items such as toys, and hundreds of bikes.

Friday's media opportunity
• Visuals of distribution center
• Interview with Salvation Army and corporate sponsors

Saturday's media opportunity
• Visual of family and friends collecting gifts for their children and seniors.

About The Salvation Army Memphis
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. And believes that enduring change comes from holistic ministry to the mind, body and spirit.

Every year, The Salvation Army Memphis helps more than 27,000 people, provides more than 60,000 nights of lodging, and serves more than 200,000 meals and snacks.

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

Elizabeth Duncan
The Salvation Army
(901) 260 -9130