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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kimberly George, Director of Marketing and Development, 423-503-1801
Date: May 21, 2010
The Salvation Army Also Hit by the Economy — Donations and Shoppers Down at Area Family Stores
Chattanooga, TN – May 24, 2010- The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores of Chattanooga and Fort Oglethorpe are extending their hours for shoppers and donors and will offer special sales to attract business. Beginning TODAY, The Salvation Army hours of the East Ridge Store will be Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; The Fort Oglethorpe Store's hours will be Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Special sales include:
| Monday: | Woman's Day | ALL woman's clothing 25% off! |
| Tuesday: | Senior's Day | 50 yrs and older receive 25% off all clothing! |
| Wednesday: | Men's Day | ALL men's clothing 25% off! |
| Thursday: | Dollar Day | Different items each week for $1.00! |
| Friday: | Under 50 Friday | Everyone under 50 receives 25% off on clothing! |
All proceeds from area Family Stores go towards the life-changing ministries of The Salvation Army.
For more information please contact Kimberly George at 423-308-7715 or kimberly_george@uss.salvationarmy.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 130 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 carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
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