The Salvation Army wants to extend a huge thank you to the community of Carson City. Last Friday, Nov. 20, the nonprofit held its 23rd Annual Turkey Drop. With a year that has seen such a dramatic increase in assistance requests, the amount of turkeys and financial donations The Salvation Army received greatly exceeded what the agency hoped to receive.
The tally has been finalized and the community donated a staggering 453 turkeys and $13,853 to purchase additional turkeys.
“As we enter this week where we focus on what are thankful for,” said Mark Stearns, commanding officer of The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County. “We humbly extend our sincere gratitude to our community. Many gave so generously to help make sure our neighbors will have a special meal for the holidays.”
The agency would especially like to extend a special thank you to the following who helped make this year’s event a success; Carson Tahoe Health Foundation, Greater Nevada Credit Union, Max Casino, KKOH 780 AM and KBULL 98.1 FM. In addition, The Salvation Army wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Garth and Joanie Richards for their continued support to the community with their personal donation.
Every turkey and dollar received will stay in the community in which it was given. Visit CarsonRedKettle.org or DouglasRedKettle.org to donate or learn more about how you can help The Salvation Army this year. If you need help or know of someone in need, please visit CarsonCity.SalvationArmy.org.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County provides needed services to Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County for more than 20,000 people each year helping with school supplies, emergency food and lodging, homeless prevention, homeless shelter transportation, utilities, holiday assistance, before and after school care, and summer camp. For more information, please visit our webpage at CarsonCity.SalvationArmy.org.
