Tacoma Luncheon Fundraiser
The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps annual fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 11:45am to 1pm. The 13th annual event, "Fishes and Loaves Luncheon," will be held at the Landmark Convention Center, 47 St. Helens Avenue, in downtown Tacoma.
Admission to the luncheon is free, and attendees will be asked to make a donation to The Salvation Army. Money raised at the event will benefit Money raised at the event will benefit The Salvation Army programs and services in Pierce County.
This year's event will feature a keynote speech by film actor James Pitt. Mr. Pitt is well known for his supporting role in the recent film AVATAR. In AVATAR, he played plays the Space Shuttle Pilot who attempts to destroy the Tree of Souls by using his ship to drop a payload of high-explosives into the center of the ancient tree. It is only when Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) throws a grenade into his engine that James loses control of the giant spacecraft and augers into the surface of Pandora. He said about working with the film's director, James Cameron: "It was so apparent that he loves what he does. His contagious energy made it really hard to walk away when the shooting was done."
The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps continues to be a valuable asset throughout Pierce County. In 2011, more than 122,000 residents depended on The Salvation Army for a variety of programs and services. More than 1,200 neighbors used the rent assistance program; almost 1,500 neighbors used the utility bill assistance program; and more than 39,000 food boxes were distributed. Major Warren Dabis, Salvation Army Corps Officer in Tacoma notes the importance of this aid, "These programs allow families in Pierce County to stay in their homes, while they continue to work hard to make ends meet."
Admission to the luncheon is free, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call The Salvation Army in Tacoma at 253-572-8452, ext. 112. Friends who can't attend the event, but still wish to make a donation, should send contributions to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1254, Tacoma, WA, 98401.