FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2009

Salvation Army Works with Fresno State Students to Raise Money

FRESNO, Calif. – The local Salvation Army branch is working closely with students at California State University, Fresno, to raise money and encourage students to become volunteers with the nonprofit organization. The Salvation Army, along with Fresno State, will be holding an event called The Bulldog Rummage Sale on the Fresno State campus on Oct. 3.

This event will encourage students to donate any household or clothing items that are in good condition for people in need. The donated items will be sold on campus during The Bulldog Rummage Sale. Any leftover items will be donated to The Salvation Army to be sold in their local stores. All profits will be donated to The Salvation Army.

 During The Bulldog Rummage Sale, non-perishable items will be collected to donate to The Salvation Army to hand out during the holiday season.

 As the economic crisis continues to financially affect Americans, their need for The Salvation Army has been on the rise. The demand is growing, and donations have been declining. The goal of The Bulldog Rummage Sale is to get Fresno State students to aid their community and help those around them who have been affected by the hard times that continue to get harder.

 The Salvation Army has been a pillar in the Fresno community since the 1890s and assists those in need 365 days a year. In the U.S. alone, roughly 7,700 Salvation Army locations provide nearly 29 million individuals with the things they need, even during the holiday season.

 If you would like more information on the event, or on how to volunteer with The Salvation Army, please contact Capt. Dwaine Breazeale at (559) 233-0139 or dwaine.breazeale@usw.salvationarmy.org

###