Salvation Army in need of volunteers for Doughnut Days
Published 9:04 am Thursday, April 21, 2011
In combating the continuing need for the increase of services in Freeborn County, the Albert Lea Salvation Army is looking for volunteers. Salvation Army Doughnut Days will be celebrated for the second year on May 6 and 7. The Salvation Army is asking for volunteers to man many locations all over the city of Albert Lea collecting contributions for the much needed services provided to local Freeborn County residents.
The volunteers will be given a “Doughnut Box” and much like Christmas time, politely ask for any contributions to help off set the deficit. If every thing goes right, a sea of volunteers will represent the Army’s need in many locations throughout Albert Lea.
“The Salvation Army locally has had to step up to the plate like never before to provide to those that are in need.” comments Captain Jim Brickson, Corps officer and administrator. “We have to continue to be prepared for the new and changing demands in our services each day,” he continued.
The Salvation Army is pushed into diversifying their overall fund raising efforts. New grants are being researched and applied for, but the funds will only be available in the future. The idea of the “Doughnut Day” is not new, rather has deep roots as far back as World War I.
Captain Brickson and the entire organization are making a plea to any and all residents that are able to sign up and represent the Salvation Army for a short period on the days listed. Sign up can be done by either calling the Salvation Army at 373-5710 or stopping by The Albert Lea Citadel located at 302 Court Street.