Enjoy a Chicken Sandwich and Make a Difference For Needy Families in Carnegie . . . Chick-fil-A Slates First Area Salvation Army Spirit Night

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Aug 01, 2011, 07:15 ET

CARNEGIE, Pa., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A is a company with a love for both the community and the Lord. Through that dedication, Chick-fil-A franchises across the country regularly sponsor a wide variety of fundraisers that benefit thousands of nonprofits. On Wednesday, August 10th, The Salvation Army's Chartiers Valley Service Center will be the blessed recipient of a "Spirit Night," courtesy of the Robinson Chick-fil-A at 121 Costco Drive. 20% of all sales, all day, including dine in, drive through and catering will be donated to The Salvation Army to benefit needy Carnegie-area families.

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"We are delighted to partner with a company that shares our love of serving others," said George Barron, Director of The Salvation Army's newly relocated Chartiers Valley Service Center. Barron continued, "We encourage families to join us at the Robinson Chick-fil-A's Spirit Night, especially during the hours of 5:00 pm through 8:00 pm when there will be plenty of games, contests and fun for the kids, including a special appearance of The Chick-fil-A Cow." During Spirit Night, the Robinson Chick-fil-A will also be accepting donations of clothing, toys, and other goods to help Salvation Army families in need.

In order for The Salvation Army's Chartiers Valley Service Center to receive the 20% donation, you must complete and present your special invitation on Spirit Night. It is available for download on The Salvation Army's website and Facebook pages at http://www.salvationarmy-wpa.org or facebook.com/SalvationArmyWesternPA.

Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy is a Christian who has taught Sunday school for more than 51 years and whose religious beliefs have a critical impact on its culture. The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." Chick-fil-A invests heavily in community services and scholarships. Mr. Cathy's beliefs are also responsible for one of the chain's most distinctive features: All Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Sundays, as well as on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 124 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army … Doing the most good . . . for the most people . . . in the most need.

SOURCE The Salvation Army