ADVISORY/The Salvation Army Celebrates National Volunteer Week by Calling Upon Local Volunteers; Become a Volunteer in 2001 - the International Year of Volunteers.

Assignment/News Writers

ADVISORY...for Sun.-Sat. (April 22-28)

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EVENT               From April 22-28, The Salvation Army of Greater
                    Philadelphia recognizes the commitment of local
                    volunteers and invites others to donate their
                    time, talents, and energy to service projects
                    and activities in their communities.

                    Whether it is tutoring a child, serving meals at a
                    local shelter, delivering meals to the elderly -
                    The Salvation Army provides opportunities for
                    Philadelphians to give back to their communities
                    through volunteering. By reaching out to those in
                    need, Salvation Army volunteers can improve the
                    quality of life for someone less fortunate and
                    restore hope in their lives.

DATE:               National Volunteer Week: April 22-28, 2001
                    Salvation Army volunteer opportunities: ongoing

CONTACT
INFORMATION:        To learn more about making a difference in your
                    community, call The Salvation Army Volunteer
                    Program at 215/787-2970 or visit
                    www.salvationarmyphiladelphia.org

ADDITIONAL
DETAILS:            The Salvation Army was founded 135 years ago as a
                    religious and social services organization.  Since
                    that time, the organization has taken a holistic
                    approach to working with people, addressing their
                    physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual
                    needs. The Salvation Army provides community
                    supportive services, residential shelters, foster
                    care, developmental disabilities programs,
                    correctional services programs, child development
                    centers, after-school care and Corps Community
                    Centers.