Salvation Army Wages War On Unemployment - Two Pittsburgh-Area Career Fairs Slated

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Apr 21, 2010, 09:30 ET

CARNEGIE, Pa., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the Pennsylvania unemployment rate approaching double digits, The Salvation Army is stepping up to the plate to be a part of the solution. Two of the organization's Pittsburgh-area Worship and Service Centers have slated community career fairs. Everything from health care organizations and technical schools to banks and government agencies will be represented at upcoming events in Pittsburgh's Westside and Homewood.

"We welcome everyone to take part in these two key events," said Major Sandra Jackson,

The Salvation Army's Allegheny County Coordinator. "In addition to the career fairs, both of our facilities routinely offer job skills and other support training. Our Homewood and Westside Worship and Service Centers provide valuable resources for area families and we encourage everyone to take advantage of our services."

The first Salvation Army Career Fair is slated for Wednesday, April 28th from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm at The Salvation Army Westside Worship and Service Center at 1821 Broadhead Fording Road. For information, call Angelique Bradford at 412-921-9780

The second Salvation Army Career Fair is slated for Friday, May 14th from 10:00 am through 2:00 pm at The Salvation Army Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center at 8020 Frankstown Avenue. For information, call Shawn Mcatee at 412-242-1434.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 120 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