The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announces 18th annual “Chip in to Change Lives” Charity Golf Outing.

For 18 years, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has been chipping, driving and putting to help individuals in need in the local Kent County community. Thanks in large part to the generosity of individuals and organizations, the Women’s Auxiliary has raised over $450,000 to assist the work of The Salvation Army with their programs and services which help those who are less fortunate.

All funds raised in support of the golf outing go directly to support the programs and services 
The Salvation Army offers throughout Kent County. Services offered last year included:

·The Salvation Army’s Booth Family Services provided temporary housing for 29 homeless teens and their babies at the Teen Parent Center.

·Booth Family Services also provided emergency utility assistance to 1,977 individuals and emergency food assistance to 10,582 individuals.

·In addition, Booth Family Services’ Housing Assessment Program assisted 8,861 households in completing a housing intake assessment.

Sponsorships to support the event are available in four categories ($3,000, $1,000, $600 and $130) as well as individual and foursome registration options. Individual registrations are $125 per golfer and include green fees, cart, and lunch buffet, putting contest as well as special gifts and prizes. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a 1:00 p.m. tee time. Registration deadline is Monday, July 6 and is limited to 120 participants. Checks should be made payable to The Salvation Army Golf Tournament and sent directly to The Salvation Army / Women’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament, 1215 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3849, Attention: Penny Warfel.

“This is a great way for the local community to get involved, have some fun and support the work of The Salvation Army. All of the money raised here will be put to work in the local community to support the work of The Salvation Army,” said Major Jackie Bowers, Director of Women’s Ministries. “We really see the importance of helping our neighbors, especially during these challenging economic times,” added Bowers.

The public can support this and other Salvation Army initiatives by sending their financial gifts directly to The Salvation Army, 1215 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3849, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by donating online at sakentcounty.org.

About The Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

Media Contacts:
Roger Snider, The Salvation Army Public Relations and Communications Director, 616.459.3433 ext.1183
Major Jackie Bowers, The Salvation Army Director of Women’s Ministries, 616.459.3433 ext.1160
Brenda Brown, Women’s Auxiliary President, 616.455.6708