After North Texas Giving Day, Salvation Army looks ahead to winter
Non-profits in the Metroplex are thanking people who donated money on "North Texas Giving Day" Thursday.
Through lunchtime, the Salvation Army says it had received 600 donors in Arlington alone through midday.
"We really just want to say thank you to the community," says Lt. Jillian Warf. "It's a wonderful community we serve."
Warf says donations will be used to fund programs aimed at youth, food insecurity and family housing. "These are three key programs," she says. "By having the generosity and support of the community, we have the ability to continue to operate 365 days a year."
The Salvation Army of North Texas says Morrow Renewables is matching each donation made on North Texas Giving Day. Volunteers also packed hygiene and care kits at locations across the area which include disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste.