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Fast Facts and Figures Some things are just too difficult to measure! Because of our volunteers and donors, last year The Salvation Army was able to provide:
- 48,576 nights of lodging/days of comprehensive care for homeless families and women. 30% of persons sheltered were children
- 142,918 hot meals for the homeless
- Move 529 homeless households into suitable housing through intensive case management
- Emergency assistance for 43,227 financially struggling individuals. Such assistance given included food packages, clothing, personal care items, diapers and formula, and assistance with rent, utility and prescription drug bills
- New gifts and clothing for 7,024 children at Christmastime
- A hearty Christmas Day meal for 639 persons. Most of these individuals were homeless men, women and children. Deliver a meal to 101 homebound persons
- Loving care and quality learning opportunities for 122 children ages six weeks to five years
- After-school care, tutoring, homework help, computer classes, recreation programs, and summer day camp for 502 young people grades K to 12
- 242 children with free weekly music classes
- 127,996 garments distributed to the needy
HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, RENEWED SELF-RESPECT, JOY, FAITH, ENCOURAGEMENT… And much more!! Some things are just too difficult to measure!
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