Contact:
Randall Thomas, The Salvation Army
(215) 787-2833 office / (610) 724-9599 mobile
Randall_Thomas@use.salvationarmy.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

THE SALVATION ARMY WELCOMES “WORLD CHANGERS”
TO PHILADELPHIA – JULY 16

Nearly 300 teenage volunteers from high schools throughout the country will participate in community service projects in North Philadelphia July 14-21

WHO:	More than 150 World Changers in partnership with The Salvation Army and
	Maj. Jorge Diaz, Director of Operations, The Salvation Army Beverly Turner, Executive Director of World Changers Ron Hinton, President, Allegheny West (Project Partner) Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller Erin Wilson for U.S. Senator Robert Casey Larry Glick for Congressman Patrick Murphy Local students from Mercy Vocational High School
WHAT:	A press conference to kick off a week of community service projects in North Philadelphia’s low-income neighborhoods including painting, renovation and remodeling houses, replacing roofs, cleaning up parks and providing hope to area residents in need.
WHEN:	Monday, July 16, 2007 – 10:00 AM
WHERE:	Panati Park — 3101 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA

About World Changers:
World Changers is a volunteer organization sponsored by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Its mission is to provide Christian youth and adults with opportunities to meet the physical and spiritual needs of others through practical learning experiences that teach community service and personal commitment to missions.

About The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia:
The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia is a faith-based, comprehensive human service organization whose programs help individuals, families and whole communities lead healthier, safer, and more productive lives. For 127 years, The Salvation Army has responded to both acute disasters such as fires and floods as well as the daily, ongoing struggles of the region’s less fortunate individuals. The Salvation Army’s programming operates from 17 community centers and facilities throughout the Philadelphia region offering shelter, hot meals, day care, recreational opportunities, music programs, after-school homework support, job training, senior activities, worship services, and drug rehabilitation. For more information, please visit www.SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org.

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