Salvation Army Set To Hold Red Shield Tag Day
Governor Rena Lalgie received the inaugural tag for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Tag Day, set for Wednesday [May 22].
Captain Dennis Maybury incoming Salvation Army Bermuda Regional Public Relations Officer designate, Bermuda Salvation Army Area Commander Major Cathy Simms, 6-year-old volunteer Matteo Ramabuke, Governor of Bermuda HRM Rena Lalgie, and Lieutenant Lester Ward, Executive Director, Salvation Army Bermuda Community Services and Area Business Manager:
A spokesperson, said, “Her Excellency Governor Rena Lalgie was recently presented with the first tag of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Tag Day, which will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
“Receiving the Governor’s donation is 6-year-old volunteer Matteo Ramabuke, along with Lieutenant Lester Ward, Executive Director, Bermuda Community Services and Area Business Manager presenting her with the Salvation Army Red Sheild tag. Also joining them in support is the Salvation Army Bermuda Area Commander Major Cathy Simms and Captain Dennis Maybury incoming Bermuda Regional Public Relations Officer designate.
“The public is encouraged to give as the Red Shield bucket will be featured in key spots throughout Hamilton, and at various Somerset and St. George’s locations. All funds will go toward the many local Community and Family Services programs offered,” the Salvation Army said.
“Every dollar raised through the donations collected from this tag day stays locally and is used to fund vital programs and services across Bermuda. The Salvation Army works to provide the necessities: food, clothing, and shelter, while offering life-changing programs, such as substance abuse recovery, housing support, job and life-skills training, and education classes that help people find a way out of poverty, permanently.
“The Salvation Army assists those in need 365 days a year. Last year, we once again saw the practical demand for local help with just under 50,000 visits made to The Salvation Army in Bermuda for assistance, with 20,650 meals handed out in feeding programs, 8,085 visits for food, clothing, Christmas food hampers and toys, or practical assistance.
“There were 10,340 contacts for street ministry and 7,442 shelter bed days and 2,718 addition bed days [residential usage of the Salvation Army’s facilities]. For over 128 years this work in Bermuda continues because of your generosity, and your donations enable us to be there, giving hope. Thank you for being such a vital part of meeting the needs of our community all throughout the year.
“To provide ongoing support you can donate online at any time, visit Salvationarmy.bm/donate and to become a volunteer sign up at Salvationarmy.bm/volunteer.”
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