Jimmy Wayne, Did You Know? The Salvation Army’s Last year, our network of volunteers a message from: and donors, like you, here in Indian River County helped: Lieutenant Jay Needham Paper Angel

Offer holiday assistance to 2,188 Dear Friend, men, women and children so their There’s a movement going on that’s affecting all of us in Indian Christmas would be merry. River County. And I know it’s growing more powerful every year. I Did you know that kids age out of the foster care salvation and discovery at the 6th annual Soup, Soap and system at age 18? They are left with no family, and no Salvation fundraiser. believe they call it, paying it forward. Distribute 8,128 toys for resources. Country music star Jimmy Wayne recently “Jimmy received his first guitar from The Salvation underprivileged boys and girls. Maybe you’ve noticed it too. Someone does something nice for walked 1,600 miles from Nashville to Phoenix in order Army Angel Tree program and wrote the song, Paper another person — buys a cup of coffee for the next person in line . . . to raise awareness about this sobering truth. During the Provide 10,954 meals for Angels,” says Development Director, John Corapi. “So I felt pays a compliment to a firefighter out in public . . . or even goes out of walk, he lived on the streets, just like many of the teens he hungry people through our he was the ideal representative for our organization and the their way to hold a door open for a woman and her baby. was raising awareness for. Mobile Canteen. dinner this year.” There’s an immediate chain reaction. That’s the greatest benefit “100% of the people I came into contact with during Visit 881 nursing homes, hospitals The event raised almost $75,000 to help The Salvation of doing good things for others — you’re not just helping someone in the walk had no idea,” says Jimmy. and private homes to share need, you’re spreading joy and inspiration to everyone who is affected by Army of Indian River County provide disaster relief, utility fellowship and offer a listening your simple act of kindness. And I see the positive effects of paying it Jimmy also knows what it’s like to be part of that and rental assistance, meals, summer programs for children ear to the disabled, elderly forward every single day here at The Salvation Army. system. As a former foster child, he depended on and more to those in need. and home-bound. organizations like The Salvation Army to help him gain As Jimmy sings in Paper Angels, “We’ve got to stop Your gift shines in the gratitude of a man who is receiving the help some of the life skills he needed to succeed. That’s why this madness, and it’s up to you and me.” he so desperately needs after being recently laid off . . . the relieved tears we were honored to have Jimmy join us to share his story of Wish List of a mother who is able to feed her children . . . the joy of a family who can get back on their feet thanks to your compassion. People to register as volunteers The most wonderful part of this work is knowing that many who for our Angel Tree or any of our are lifted by an act of kindness through The Salvation Army will, in programs that inspire them turn, pay it forward someday. I see the people we help returning to Help Us Kick Off the 2016 Women of any age to bring volunteer, donating and becoming a positive influence on the loved ones ideas for expanding our in their lives. It becomes a cycle of success. Red Kettle Campaign Women’s Ministries Thank you for all the times you pay it forward! And God bless Art supplies, athletic equipment you for doing the most good. and healthy snacks for our after- school programs We’re so grateful for the support we receive each year More local businesses and organizations showed their Donations of non-perishable Jay Needham from the businesses and citizens of Indian River County support by sponsoring 10 individual kettles. The Sheriff ’s food items like canned meats during our Red Kettle campaign. Last year, Vatland Office donated its time to transport the kettles to our and vegetables, pasta, rice, Honda donated $4,300 in proceeds raised from the sale Salvation Army office. By the end of the week, we had beans, peanut butter, flour and of vehicles during the month of November. They also exceeded our goal by raising a total of $111,103. more to help keep our food sponsored a Red Kettle by including it in their showroom “Thank you Indian River County,” says Development pantry stocked Did you know The Christmas display. Director, John Corapi. “We truly live in one of the most Monetary donations Salvation Army is on Facebook? Despite these efforts we were still facing a shortfall. unique and philanthropic cities in the state of Florida.” That’s right! Learn more about how your donations With only a week left in our Red Kettle Campaign, we Our Red Kettles are 100% staffed by volunteers, and make a difference in the lives of struggling men, had only raised $55,872 of our $110,000 goal. The Salvation Army women and children. this season we’re in need of people willing to donate their 2655 5th Street S.W. Major Sam VanDenberg issued a plea, asking residents time. If you’d like to volunteer, call (772) 978-0265. You Vero Beach, FL 32962-4201 Like us today to drop their change into any of the local area Red Kettles, can also help us today by sending a check to The Salvation (772) 978-0265 In the Facebook search bar, look up and the community rallied. Army of Indian River County, P.O. Box 2864, Vero Beach, SalvationArmyVeroBeach.org The Salvation Army of Indian River Co. Fla FL, 32961.

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