NEWS
For Immediate Release
Contact: Barry Frost, 714.832.7100, Ext. 236

SALVATION ARMY ORANGE COUNTY BRINGS FAMILIAR JOY
DURING AN UNCERTAIN CHRISTMAS SEASON

While Americans adjust to a world rocked by corporate greed and threatened by terrorism, The Salvation Army in Orange County quietly goes about its business. With comforting continuity the Army is organizing once again to provide Christmas assistance to the needy of Orange County.

"This year the stock market's volatility created a vast drop-off in donations to charity," notes Orange County Coordinator Captain Lee Lescano. "The ill-advised decisions of a few CEO's and financial professionals have shaken everyone up. People have pulled back from their normal habits of giving. Now, we're having trouble getting the resources we need to help people make it through their personal difficulties to see a brighter day."

Other Christmas programs organized by The Salvation Army in Orange County include bringing holiday gifts to neglected seniors, the homebound and people in hospitals and nursing homes. These activities are an extension of work being done year-round. "Need Knows No Season," says Captain Lescano. "What we stand for 365 days of the year is the spirit of Jesus Christ working among men, women and children; lifting them up in fellowship and showing them love."

The Salvation Army serves the 31 communities of Orange County through its familiar Red Kettle Christmas program providing food, toys and support to more than 21,000 individuals during the holiday season.

For more information about Christmas programs and events offered by The Salvation Army in Orange County call 714.832.7100.