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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kimberly George, 423-308-7715 or 423-503-1801, Director of Marketing and Development
Date: June 03, 2010
Beat the Heat Campaign Battles Weekend Temperatures with Free Fans and Water for Those in Need!
Chattanooga, TN – With temperatures rising in the Tennessee Valley, individuals are turning to The Salvation Army for relief from the heat! To meet the need, Salvation Army caseworkers are distributing free box fans and water to those affected.
"75 families have already received box fans, but with the hottest days still ahead the need will certainly grow," states Area Commander, Major Jim Lawrence. "We need the community to join the relief effort and donate new box fans."
If you or someone you know is in need of a fan, please call 423-756-1023. Those in need of a cool drink of water may visit our hydration station located at 800 McCallie Avenue. Passersby will be able to quench their thirst from 9 AM until 11 AM and 1 PM until 5 PM every day that the temperature exceeds 90 degrees.
Chattanooga residents may deliver new box fan donations to the following Salvation Army locations: 822 McCallie Avenue, 2140 East 28th Street, and 4104 Ringgold Road. Ft. Oglethorpe residents may deliver fans to our Family Thrift Store located at 1809 Battlefield Parkway. Cleveland donations may be made at the Family Thrift Store located at 669 17th Street.
Monetary gifts may also be dropped by or mailed to 822 McCallie Avenue and are accepted online on www.CSArmy.org or by calling 1-800-Sal-Army. For more information about the Chattanooga Salvation Army please visit www.CSArmy.org, Facebook, and Twitter.
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