Salvation Army seeks summer camp help

The Salvation Army of Chester annually organizes two summer camps to provide special memories for local children, one an overnight camp for 51 kids in the Poconos and the other a day camp in Chester, according to a press release.

The total cost for youth to attend these camps exceeds $20,000. Due to the limited resources of the families in Chester, the majority of these costs have been subsidized by the Salvation Army; however, this year the public can assist.

A Christmas in July event is scheduled for July 20 through July 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Acme supermarket in the Concordville Town Centre in Glen Mills that will provide an opportunity for the local community to get behind the message of helping youth attend a Salvation Army summer camp, the release said.

During this five-day event, volunteers wearing red and green Hawaiian leis along with summer attire will ring the Salvation Army bell alongside the traditional red kettle to encourage donations from shoppers. All of the proceeds received at this event will go toward the funding of these two summer camps.

Local Rotary Clubs, business associations, and generous individuals have already pledged 65 percent of the funds required. To date, the clubs and associations that have provided support include the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County, Chadds Ford Business Association, Rotary Club of Chester, Rotary Club of Chichester, Rotary Club of Concordville/Chadds Ford, Rotary Club of Glen Riddle, and Rotary Club of Swarthmore, the release said.

Several of these groups, along with members of the board of advisors for the Salvation Army, are also planning to volunteer as bell ringers in two-hour shifts to support their respective community outreach missions. To volunteer as a bell ringer, email Aubrey Proud at aubrey.proud@crozer.org regarding your availability.

The husband and wife leadership team of Major Ervin McKoy Jr. and Major Anna McKoy are faced with daily challenges as they steward the Chester Corps effort to provide critical services for the homeless, veterans, elderly, and the youth of our community.

“It is a passion of ours to provide summer camp opportunities for kids that create smiles and lasting memories,” Ervin McKoy said. “To know that this year we are blessed to receive such wonderful support from the local Rotarians and business groups, as well as generous donors, makes us so appreciative, and we look forward to a wonderful Christmas in July event at the Acme in Concordville.”

To learn more about the programs and opportunities available through the Salvation Army of Chester, call 610-874-4266.

 

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