The Salvation Army to Benefit from Donations at Participating Shell Gas Stations 9/1-9/7
Monday, August 31, 2020 (Aliquippa, Pa.) – Shell Polymers, local Shell gas stations, and Center Independent Energy are partnering with The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and The Salvation Army Aliquippa Worship and Service Center September 1 through 7 during a benefit that will support these service-centered nonprofit organizations.
Between September 1 and 7, 15 cents per gallon on all fuel purchases at participating stations will be donated to Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and The Salvation Army Aliquippa Worship and Service Center.
This collective donation will help the organizations fuel local neighbors by providing them with food, supplies and other essentials that families and individuals need as we continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many impacts. The need is great, and this is one way people can help!
The participating gas stations in Pittsburgh include:
- Friend’s Service, 5735 Baum Blvd in East Liberty
- Uptown Express, 1605 Fifth Avenue in the Hill District
- Marshall’s, 1520 Spring Garden Avenue, Spring Hill
Beaver County locations Include:
- Brodhead Car Wash, 1500 Old Brodhead Road, Monaca
- Fast Eddie’s Too, 953 State Route 18, Raccoon Township
- Sunrise Shell, 158 Kennedy Blvd., Aliquippa
A program kickoff will take place at 10 a.m., September 1 at the Broadhead location in Monaca and again at 2 p.m. at Friend’s Services on Baum Blvd. Representatives from the sponsors of the program, as well as leadership of the Urban League and The Salvation Army will be in attendance.
For more information, contact Curtis Thomas, Shell External Relations at 504-289-4756.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 127 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 on to www.wpa.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.
Contact:
Stephanie Rex, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division
Email | Office: (412) 446-1642 | Cell: (412) 463-2942