With the resurgence of the pandemic these last six months, the organization is digging in for another challenging season of need. As thousands of people continue to struggle with the impacts of pandemic poverty, The Salvation Army of McAllen is calling on everyone to help individuals and families overcome the threat of eviction amid the holiday season.
Social services organizations like The Salvation Army have worked tirelessly to provide help and hope since the pandemic started, but needs are increasing again this holiday season because of the threat of evictions and a resurging pandemic. The Salvation Army staff and volunteers are steadfast on the frontlines of need to ensure hope marches on. The organization anticipates a greater need from individuals and families struggling to stay in their homes this holiday season.
“With the resurgence of COVID-19, The Salvation Army is preparing for an increase of requests for service this holiday season,” said Lt. Aguirre from The Salvation Army of McAllen. “With the public’s generosity, The Salvation Army will continue to provide help and hope to individuals and families in need.”
Now more than ever, The Salvation Army needs everyone’s help. The following options are available for those wishing to support their neighbors in need:
• Enlist in Love's Army with a sustaining gift of $25 per month - visit the website to donate
• Visit www.RegisterToRing.com and sign up to volunteer at a red kettle
• Provide new toys and clothing through the Angel Tree program for local children of families in need
• Take the Red Kettle Challenge by creating your own virtual kettle – visit the website for details
• Call (956) 682-1468 to volunteer to help organize and distribute Angel Tree gifts
• Donate digitally with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo at any red kettle
• Donate cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum for the first year ever
• Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, "Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army," then specify the amount
• Give any amount by texting "KETTLES" to 91999
Every donation helps hope march on for those in need, and all gifts stay within the community in which they are given. Visit SalvationArmyTexas.org/McAllen/ to donate or learn more about how you can help this year.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.