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The Salvation Army Northern Division Receives $621k for Newly Unemployed

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – March 20, 2009 – The Salvation Army Northern Division has received $621,000 to assist newly unemployed persons in the Twin Cities and 15 cities across Minnesota and North Dakota.

The money will be used exclusively for families and individuals who are in crisis as a result of unemployment occurring after Oct. 1, 2008.

The money will be dispersed to 24 Salvation Army locations as follows:
- Nine Twin Cities locations will each receive $27,000.
- North Dakota locations: Bismarck ($18,000), Grand Forks ($18,000), Minot ($27,000).
- With the exception of International Falls ($18,000), 11 Minnesota locations will each receive $27,000: Albert Lea, Brainerd Lakes, Cloquet, Duluth, Fairmont, Fergus Falls, Hibbing, Mankato, St. Cloud, Virginia, Willmar.

The money came from The Salvation Army Central Territory ($414,000) and from community donations ($207,000). In February, the Central Territory reallocated $3.45 million to be used in a grant for the 225 locations it oversees in 11 Midwestern states. Each Salvation Army location could apply for grants of $12,000 or $18,000. In order to receive the dollars, they had to raise half the amount via matching donations from their community.

“The Hibbing Salvation Army, for example, raised $9,000 in community donations. This allowed them to receive the $18,000 grant, for a total of $27,000,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Sjögren, Commander of The Salvation Army Northern Division. “These grant dollars have come at a critical time. They will help struggling Minnesota and North Dakota families pay for things like gas, food and utility bills.”

To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.