Pittsburgh Kids To Return To School In Style Thanks To Mt. Lebanon Schools, Model Cleaners and South Hills Beauty Academy

CARNEGIE, Pa., July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thanks to Mt. Lebanon schools, Model Cleaners and South Hills Beauty Academy, South Hills school kids from Mt. Washington to Library, will be going back to school in style. On Saturday, August 17^th, The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Corps Worship and Service Center will be hosting a very special event at its 1060 McNeilly Road facility.

Registered children will receive free like-new backpacks filled with school supplies and complementary haircuts. "Our Advisory Board had the idea to ask the Mt. Lebanon School District to do a backpack collection and all 10 schools participated," said Major Paul Moore, Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Corps Worship and Service Center Commanding Officer. "Model Cleaners graciously agreed to clean the donated packs at no charge.  And, South Hills Beauty Academy has a history of serving our families in need.  It is a win/win for everyone."

Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 9^th by Mary Anne G. McFeely, MSW, Pittsburgh Temple Corps Worship and Service Center Social Services Director at (412) 207-2127 or [email protected].  School-age children from preschool through grade 12 who reside in the South Hills area are welcome.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 126 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.

PHOTO OP: Saturday, August 17^th, 2013
9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Corps Worship and Service Center @ 1060 McNeilly Road, 412-207-2127

SOURCE Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division

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