June 21, 1999
Dear Mrs. Name,
Ted is a single father with three children under 10. He's never been
on welfare and he's always had a job doing manual labor. Life isn't easy
for Ted, but he's determined to raise his children himself and be a good
role model for them. It wasn't always like that. There was a time when he
felt like he had no choice but to tolerate his wife's constant abuse and
neglect of their children. Then Ted decided the children deserved a
chance to start over in another town, no matter how difficult it might
prove to be.
What happens when people are living on the edge -- barely able to
survive –- and an unexpected emergency arises? What happens if they
can't pay their heating or electric bill because of extreme temperatures?
What happens if their children get sick? What happens if they get
sick?
Starting over can be very hard -- especially for people who don't have
family or financial resources to draw from in an emergency.
That's why I'm writing to you today. Through your financial support,
you've already demonstrated that you want to help genuinely needy people
begin anew. So, I'd like to give you one more way to make a difference:
The Salvation Army Care Card.
Although it can't be used to make purchases or withdraw money from an
ATM, the value of this Card could be immeasurable -- for the person whose
life it might change.
Here's how it works: Simply detach the Care Card from the top of this
letter and keep it handy. Then, if you know of or come across someone who
needs our help, please give the card to him or her. It shows our address
and phone number in Indianapolis, but through our Service Extension
Office, we can put the person in contact with the volunteer
representative in Clinton County. We'll welcome their call and do our
best to help them through the difficult time, so they can get on with
their lives.
And just as important, I invite you to renew your partnership with The
Salvation Army by sending a contribution, once again, today. Your
donation of $25, $50, $125, $250 or more will help us remain a steady
source of assistance for people like Ted.
Thank you for your continued financial support, and for remaining
alert for neighbors who need a helping hand. God bless you for your
compassion and kindness.
Blessings,
Jack C. Getz Major DIVISIONAL COMMANDER
P.S. Your gift today will help us care for struggling families, hungry
children, and lonely and needy senior citizens right here in this
community.
