15 November 2014

     

It’s more than just a bar of soap. It’s about providing an opportunity for those in need to have a fresh start to their day and maybe even a personal boost to their self image this holiday season. AAA

Washington kicks off its seventh annual “Soap for Hope” donation drive to collect toiletry items for local shelters, food banks and other charitable organizations across Washington and northern Idaho, which runs November 1 through December 31.

As a result of the generosity of local businesses, community partners and members, AAA Washington has collected nearly 500,000 toiletry items for local charities the past six years, and distributed more than 8,700 pounds of donations last year alone.

“The program has really taken flight the last several years, allowing us to really make a difference for those in need in our local communities,” said Gala Payne, Renton AAA store manager. “With the holiday travel season right around the corner, it’s a great opportunity for travelers to bring back a few items to donate.”

The Salvation Army in Renton, WA, is one the local charitable organizations that will receive the items donated through AAA. “The toiletries will be well received by the individuals we assist in Renton. At a minimum, we can share them with our homeless neighbors who come to our facility each week for showers,” explained Major Kris Potter, director of The Salvation Army in Renton. “But we can also share these items with families who come to our free community supper every day, and who receive food boxes from our food bank. Toiletries are expensive, and these donated items will help stretch their grocery budget.”

Members of the general public are invited to make donations of new, full- and sample-size toiletry items at any AAA office locations in Washington and northern Idaho. For a list of AAA locations, click HERE.

“There are people and families in our community that directly benefit from the generosity of others that donate,” said Payne. “It’s really the small luxuries that make a big difference around the holiday season.”

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You Can Help The Salvation Army Care For Others Throughout The Year

The continued work of The Salvation Army relies on the generosity of partners such as AAA and of every day donors such as yourself. If you would like to help us provide services for shelters for those affected by homelessness or domestic violence, food banks and other vital services, please consider making an online donation today. Your donation will be used within your community and will help us to fund much-needed community programs for those in need. Every donation you make helps The Salvation Army continue "Doing The Most Good" both today and in the future.

Click HERE to make a donation. Thank you!

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