Refugee
11-28-2007, 04:24 PM
Bells Ringing Across America -- For the second year, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club associates participated in the retailer's "Bells Ringing Across America" event. On Nov. 27, associates at Wal-Mart stores and Sam's
Clubs nationwide rang bells outside of their respective locations.
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott and The Salvation Army's National Commander
Israel Gaither participated in the event outside the Wal-Mart store in
Battle Creek, Mich. During this event, Scott presented The Salvation
Army with a $1 million check on behalf of the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Additionally, Rayovac Batteries launched its "Keep it Ringing" cross-country bell-ringing program benefiting The Salvation Army, and also presented $250,000 to the organization.
Sam's Club Dream Drive -- In partnership with the Off the Field Players
Wives Association, Sam's Club will provide up to $50,000 worth of
merchandise and food for Salvation Army families enrolled in the
charity's Adopt a Family Program. Professional and legendary football
players' wives will shop for the families at participating Sam's Club
locations on Dec. 6 in Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and San Diego.
Salvation Army Brass Band Concerts -- The Salvation Army's local Brass
Bands will perform special concerts at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations across the country throughout the holiday season.
The Salvation Army's red kettles will be outside Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations from Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve, and customers can also make contributions to The Salvation Army through Wal-Mart's online kettle, which can be accessed at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Last year, The Salvation Army collected more than $30 million from customers in front of stores and clubs -- accounting for 25 percent of total funds contributed to the organization and helping to assist more than 35 million people in need.
Clubs nationwide rang bells outside of their respective locations.
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott and The Salvation Army's National Commander
Israel Gaither participated in the event outside the Wal-Mart store in
Battle Creek, Mich. During this event, Scott presented The Salvation
Army with a $1 million check on behalf of the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Additionally, Rayovac Batteries launched its "Keep it Ringing" cross-country bell-ringing program benefiting The Salvation Army, and also presented $250,000 to the organization.
Sam's Club Dream Drive -- In partnership with the Off the Field Players
Wives Association, Sam's Club will provide up to $50,000 worth of
merchandise and food for Salvation Army families enrolled in the
charity's Adopt a Family Program. Professional and legendary football
players' wives will shop for the families at participating Sam's Club
locations on Dec. 6 in Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and San Diego.
Salvation Army Brass Band Concerts -- The Salvation Army's local Brass
Bands will perform special concerts at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations across the country throughout the holiday season.
The Salvation Army's red kettles will be outside Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations from Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve, and customers can also make contributions to The Salvation Army through Wal-Mart's online kettle, which can be accessed at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Last year, The Salvation Army collected more than $30 million from customers in front of stores and clubs -- accounting for 25 percent of total funds contributed to the organization and helping to assist more than 35 million people in need.