#HomelessHelpSTL Event Scheduled 8/24

george theodorakos August 4, 2012 at 12:27 pm

I love the salvation army...one of the true givers in our society...I contribute to them routinely......however.....I have volunteered to help many many times....never get any response

Andreea Cojocariu August 6, 2012 at 10:19 am

Hi George. I totally appreciate your willing to help. I would suggest visiting this link to volunteer http://stlsalvationarmy.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/. You can also reach to them on Twitter: @salarmystl. They have a facebook page as well you can post your request: https://www.facebook.com/stlsalvationarmy.

Angelika August 11, 2012 at 01:20 am

Okay, first of all who came up with the name Garbage Bag Gala?? Couldn't anyone come up with a better name?? Is that suggesting where these people belong? Homeless people would much rather have food to eat instead of toiletries. Where can they use shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste??? Maybe if they came to a shelter. Some of them don't want to be found or they are to embarrased to go to a shelter. You should be focusing more on food & less on toiletries.

Andreea Cojocariu August 12, 2012 at 06:16 pm

Angelika, I appreciate your response. The Garbage Bag Gala is an event that cities all over the US participate in to raise awareness for homelessness. It does not in any insinuate that homeless people belong in trash bags. Trash bags are symbol of the amazing things we can do to make something good. The Salvation Army works hard through various programs to take a dire situation and help people turn their lives around much like designers use trash bags to create something beautiful. Think of trash bags as a symbol of hope.
Yes, food should be a focus. The St. Louis Salvation Army joined with Walmart and KSDK July 13-16 with the Turn Up the Heat On Hunger campaign. The St. Louis community donated 6,000 pounds of food with over $14,000 donated funds. https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/midland/endhunger I invite you to help the Salvation Army by donating canned goods at your local shelter. http://stlsalvationarmy.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/ The Salvation Army can only help those who seek help. Those that do often seek a warm bed, food, and yes, an opportunity to shower. That is why the Salvation Army is looking for toiletry donations. The Salvation Army programs and shelters help those who need it every way they can. That is what makes the Salvation Army such a great organization. They've thought about all ways to help the communities. I really encourage you to get involved and donate food and you time.