RED SHIELD TRIBUNE: JUNE 2023 | VOL 13
kettle365 telethon recap!
The Salvation Army of Memphis successfully hosted its 3rd Annual Kettle365 Telethon on May 18. The telethon received live coverage on WREG News Channel 3, and live promotions on News Talk 98.9 The Roar. Presenting Sponsor, International Paper, gave a matching donation of $10,000. Phone bank volunteers helped collect $18,336.12, bringing the total to $28,336.12 and exceeding our goal of $25,000!
We are so grateful for the volunteers who carefully and cheerfully walked donors through the gift-giving process during the event. The phone lines were never without a volunteer ready to answer the call. Because of your support, we can continue to meet the needs of women and children residing at The Purdue Center of Hope. We are so encouraged to see our community come together in this way, and to see the telethon grow each and every year!
IN THE NEWS
TOP NEWS STORIES THIS MONTH
The Salvation Army Celebrates National Salvation Army Week -
Fox13 in Memphis highlights the longstanding commitment The Salvation Army has to serving our neighbors in the Mid-South.
News outlets across the country highlight the history of National Donut Day, which honors The Salvation Army’s "Donut Lassies".
MAY SNAPSHOT
In May, The Purdue Center of Hope saw an increase in need across all social services programs. The Purdue Center served 71 women and children in our Emergency Family Shelter, 36 women and children in our long-term Renewal Place Family Residence for addiction recovery, 26 women in our Single Women's Residence, 77 youth in our Youth Development program, and we served 10,572 meals.
Be on the lookout for opportunities to partner with us throughout the year to help address the growing need for shelter and hope in our community!
WE'RE HIRING
We're hiring a new Community Relations Coordinator to join our Development team! Know someone who's passionate about community outreach, enjoys galvanizing volunteers, and loves planning memorable events? Share this job posting where they can apply online: community relations application. The deadline to apply is 6/25/2023.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Camp Hope - May 30 - Aug. 4
Be on the lookout for events that highlight the services The Salvation Army provides year-round.
Back to School Drive - TBD
Red Kettle Kickoff Concert - TBD