Partner, Picnic at ‘Eat Outside the Box’

In case you haven’t heard, we’re celebrating our 56th annual National Salvation Army Week this May 10-16, and we’ve got some fun events planned. We’ll be sure to tell you more about them soon, but this is where we talk about homelessness in our city. So we’ll start there…at the big finish!

We’re wrapping up the week by having a picnic with a purpose. Join us on Friday, May 14 (10am-2pm) at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza for our 2nd annual ‘Eat Outside the Box’ picnic to end homelessness. We had a really great turnout last year and we’re hoping to continue to spread the word about our Homelessness Bites campaign. You can join the cause in two ways:

1. Become a booth sponsor – A great location and about 400 picnic-goers means prime exposure for our partnering non-profits and businesses. Partnership is super affordable – booth space is just $50! You’re welcome to have displays, giveways and even sell non-food items and you keep the profits! Interested? Call Kristen at 224-1019 and reserve your space today to get in on early promotions.

2. Come out for lunch and take a bite out of homelessness! The central location at Meridian & Michigan is super convenient for the employees of dozens of downtown businesses to just walk over and join us. All-American Picnic Company will be grilling hamburgers in addition to hotdogs. And we’re thrilled to have live music from BandWagon again this year! Lunch and tunes beats leftovers at your desk, right?

The 1,500 kids who spend their nights on the streets of Indy think Homelessness Bites. Do you? We hope you’ll help us Bite Back.

Apple Fest – the event that keeps on giving

I had a wonderful revelation this morning, so I thought I’d share with you, our loyal followers. Remember that travel cup that the Dunkin’ Donuts mascot handed you at Apple Fest? Did you look inside? If not, you should. There was a coupon in side for a FREE item with a purchase.

Now, I knew about this coupon. In fact, I worked with Dunkin’ to get the lovelies in there. I even went to the effort to add the coupon to the coupon clip on my fridge! So, when my husband noticed the coupon this morning and asked to stop by on the way in to work, I was happy to oblige with a swing through their convenient drive thru.

Friends, let me tell you, their new pumpkin muffin is AMAZING! It’s like Fall in a wee cupcake wrapper! Couple that with a hot cocoa and you’re set for a great Friday morning. Trust me on this one.

So, I encourage you to find that coupon and use it. Let Dunkin’ know how much you appreciate their support of The Salvation Army and our Homelessness Bites campaign. Your tummy will thank you!

You’ve got us on your calendar for lunch on Thursday, right?

Come and join us for Apple Fest on Monument Circle anytime between 10:30am – 1:30pm and forget about brown bagging it. It’s a no-guilt excuse to put those lunch dollars to good use – a fresh Applebee’s lunch for you and a donation to our women’s and children’s shelter. You can’t beat it!

We’ll have all kinds of entertainment and surprises with live music by Bandwagon and appearances by the Pacemates and more! And while you’re there, please stop by our sponsor’s booths. We’ll be hosting our campaign sponsor – Two Men and a Truck, apple cobbler sponsor – GFS Marketplace, apple sponsor – Adrian Orchards, media partners – WIBC 93/ESPN The Fan 1070/B105.7/HANK 97.1, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The American Legion, Dunkin’ Donuts, Comedysportz, Squish Designs, Indy Moms Like Me and folks from each of our Salvation Army’s nearby locations.

Speaking of apple cobbler…remember if you donate a new or gently used coat to Bob Gregory’s Coats for Kids campaign, we’ll give you a sweet reward – a FREE apple cobbler! Help us provide a warm coat to Indy’s children in need.

See you there!