The Uniontown Salvation Army loves the summer time because we get to do
things that are not available throughout the rest of the year. This
summer we have the privilege of sending 26 children to The Salvation
Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City, PA. While kids are at camp, they
have the opportunity to learn a new sport, swim everyday, learn musical
instruments and dance, go on hikes up to a waterfall, earn badges
towards The Salvation Army girls and boys troop program, be around
other kids their age and much, much more! The camps last around 6 days
and the kids that go have a great time. We love to send them!
But
with sending children to camp comes the expense of sending those kids
to camp. So over the summer we have to bring in the money to get these
kids to camp. It costs us $100 per camp slot and it does become a
large expense. If you feel the need to help us meet this expense and
would like to help sponsor a child for camp, please contact Captain
Jenn Blessing at 724-437-2031.
In August we also provide a Back To
School program in which we give out bookbags and school supplies to
those that apply. This service will be given out August 10th - 14th
from 10am - 1pm. Those that need this assistance are asked to bring
identification and social security cards for all those in the household
as well as proof of income and expenses. If you would like to
volunteer to help take applications and give out the items, please
contact Captain Jenn Blessing.
August 17th - 21st is our Vacation
Bible School. This year's theme is Studio Go! Game Show and it is
going to be a fantastic time ending with our very own exciting game
show. You will not want to miss it. All kids ages 4-12 are invited to
be our special guests for the game show and everyone else is welcome to
be part of the stage crew. If you would like any more details about
our vacation Bible School, please contact Sergeant Major Angie Fowler.