PRESS RELEASE
'Comcast Cares Day' Benefits The Salvation Army
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – May 2, 2011 –An army of Comcast employees, their families and friends descended on The Salvation Army April 30 to spend the morning helping the elderly, painting facilities and refurbishing collection bins.
Some of the volunteers came to The Salvation Army in Northeast Minneapolis to paint its youth library and computer lab. Both rooms were in desperate need of fresh paint.
Others went to the home of elderly Minneapolis resident Cle Gorman to clean the inside and outside of her house. In addition to other medical issues, Gorman needs support because she is going blind. “She is such a beautiful person. This will be a huge blessing to her,” said Salvation Army social worker Cathy Baugh.
Another team came to The Salvation Army headquarters in Roseville to paint and repair barrels used to collect toys and clothes during the Christmas season.
“Comcast is a perfect example of how a group of compassionate individuals and dedicated businesses can transform a community,” said Major Darryl Leedom, Salvation Army Twin Cities Commander. “This is just one example of what Comcast accomplishes with The Salvation Army. Once a month, they serve breakfast at our St. Paul location on West 7th Street. They also use their bill inserts to encourage their customers to volunteer. It’s a great relationship.”
Pictured, left photo (L to R): Comcast employee Diana Hawkins, Minneapolis City Council Member Kevin Reich, State Senator Linda Higgins.
Pictured, right photo: Ben Mandler, nephew of Comcast employee Caroline Aspenson.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army serves more than 214,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation.
Daily it serves 2,100 hot meals and shelters 900 people. More than 33,000 local volunteers help The Salvation Army provide a multitude of services, from child daycare to senior housing. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a donation, please call 651-746-3400 or toll free at 800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave. N, Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
