Salvation Army to Reopen Lufkin Facility to Help Area Homeless
The Salvation Army of Lufkin is planning to reopen their former Adult Day Center as a safe place of rest, comfort, and education, for those experiencing homelessness. In a press release, officials with the Salvation Army point out that this center, prior to the pandemic, provided daily care and social activities for seniors requiring extra assistance. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior program was forced to close due to the significant concerns regarding client safety.
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While the Day Center cannot be used for its original purpose at this time, The Salvation Army wishes to utilize the Day Center to meet community needs. The Salvation Army hopes to serve the growing homeless population by opening the Homeless Day Shelter and Resource Center with the goal for individuals to secure employment, housing, and ultimately become self-sufficient.
Salvation Army reaches Angel Tree goal of 600 recipients served in Angelina county Many volunteers had on masks and face shields, as they loaded presents into the cars. (Source: KTRE) By T Ebonie Tanner | December 16, 2020 at 6:18 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 1:57 AM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Salvation Army of Lufkin has reached their Angel Tree program goal of 600 adopted angels.
On Wednesday, the organization held a drive-thru style gift pick-up at the Civic Center.
Many volunteers had on masks and face shields, as they loaded presents into the cars.
After the adoption of 600 angels, serving over 200 families including 80 senior citizens, Captain Phillips says the community came together right in time.
With Christmas 2 weeks away, Salvation Army Red Kettle donations down $100K this year Phillips says red kettles have been low, because of less foot traffic for in-person shopping. (Source: KTRE) By T Ebonie Tanner | December 12, 2020 at 8:10 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 1:57 AM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) -Officials with the Salvation Army said Saturday that donations to the organization’s annual Red Kettle Campaign are significantly lower this year.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, the Salvation Army of Lufkin’s leadership said they are far from their goal of $145,000 in red kettle donations.
“To put things into perspective, as of right now we are a little bit over $31,000. That is a long way from $145,000,” said Captain Cavon Phillips. “We are in desperate need of the community’s help.”
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