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Released 23 November 2012
KNOXVILLE, TENN. - November 23, 2012 - Starting this
Friday, November 23 - this biggest
shopping day of the year - customers can support The Salvation Army by rounding
up their jcpenney in-store purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the
difference to our 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign. The program, now in its
sixth
year, raised $35,000 for The Salvation Army in 2011.
Through
its charitable giving program, jcp cares, jcpenney is making it possible for
customers to give back this season. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 31, customers can
support The Salvation Army by rounding up their store purchases to the nearest
dollar and donating the difference to the organization's Red Kettle Campaign.
With more than 25,000 red kettles at store fronts and shopping malls
nationwide, this annual fundraiser helps to provide meals, clothing and toys to
families who need it most.
For
more information, please call (865) 525-9401.
About The Salvation Army
The
Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church
established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without
discrimination
for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 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. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in
5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
About jcpenney
Through
its charitable giving program, jcp cares, jcpenney is making it possible for
customers to give back this season. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 31, customers can
support The Salvation Army by rounding up their store purchases to the nearest
dollar and donating the difference to the organization's Red Kettle Campaign.
With more than 25,000 red kettles at store fronts and shopping malls
nationwide, this annual fundraiser helps to provide meals, clothing and toys to
families who need it most. The Salvation Army's iconic red kettle will be
featured as one of the button designs to signify the importance of their
mission in communities across the country.
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