Salvation Army Services Threatened by Pace of Donations

The Salvation Army in Chicago is facing a grave financial shortfall which will severely impact its services to those in need unless the pace of donations increases this Christmas season according to its commanding officer, Lt. Colonel David E. Grindle.

"The economic downturn has attacked us on two fronts," Grindle said. "While demands for Salvation Army services have skyrocketed by more than 80%, donations to the Army so far this Christmas season are lagging behind the pace of last season's giving.

"Since we receive approximately 70% of our donations for the year during the Red Kettle campaign, this imperils not only our Christmas services but our programs and services for 2009."

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