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On January 25th,Denver Mattress made a $108,620 donation to the Intermountain Division of The Salvation Army through their 12th annual holiday charity campaign.

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The charity campaign ran from November 24th until December 25th, during which Denver Mattress matched every dollar donated to The Salvation Army missions within the Colorado areas of Denver, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, as well as San Angelo, Texas.

Lt. Colonel Daniel Starrett, Intermountain Division of The Salvation Army, said, "The Salvation Army truly appreciates the continued support of Denver Mattress. Through the generosity of our partners, The Salvation Army was able to provide 23,650 nights of lodging for Denver's Homeless."

Salvation Army Volunteer Receives Presidential Volunteer Award

On January 10, 2012, Salvation Army volunteer, Sam Snyder, was honored with The Drum Major for Service Award. This is a presidential volunteer award that was established in 2003. The recipient is determined based on nominations received by the President's Council on Service & Civic Participation. The Drum Major for Service Award is based on a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as an active call to have those in their community reach out to help their fellow man. The award itself is to recognize those people who go above and beyond through Leadership and volunteer work to help their community.

The award came to Sam in the form lapel pin, certificate, and a letter from President Barack Obama thanking Sam for his service and dedication to helping those in need.

"I am so excited to be a part serving the community. The one slogan that I tell the men in my Job Readiness class is to ' work hard, keep a good attitude, and don't get caught up', this is one of the things that has helped me for a long time" said Sam.

The award was presented to Sam at the Denver Harbor Light Center where Sam works. "Sam is a unique blend of humility, skill, and good humor. He deserves this award," said Lt. Colonel Raymond Peacock, Metro Denver Director of Social Services. Lt. Colonel Peacock had the honor of presenting the award.

"I believe that God opens doors that no man can shut and He closes doors that no man can open. We should always give back that is how blessing keep coming to us. We have to give away what God has given to us. We must keep the faith to inspire those around us."

Haiti 2 Years Later: Build with Us

The following is from Lt.-Colonel Heidi Bailey, International Haiti Earthquake Response Director, IHQ -London

"Do not be an observer, become a builder"

"There is a city to build. There is a country to save. Do not be an observer, become a builder."

In January 2011, one year after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the country of Haiti, these inspirational words were spoken at a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving in Port-au-Prince. The speaker was Divisional Commander Major Lucien Lamartiniere, himself a victim of the disaster.

For more than 60 years The Salvation Army in Haiti has been a builder of relationships and caring communities in Christ's name. Over these years The Salvation Army has built a national ministry of schools, children's homes, health clinics and social service centers that serve thousands every year. Today, two years after the earthquake, the local Salvation Army continues to work tirelessly to help the people of Haiti, in spite of post-earthquake challenges caused by hurricanes, a cholera epidemic and the aftermath of political elections.

The Salvation Army's Haiti Recovery and Development Office (HRD), based in Port-au-Prince, builds on the firm foundation of the Army's years of experience in Haiti through the proposal and implementation of projects which unite the Haiti Division's post-earthquake priorities with the generous international response to the 2010 earthquake. Thanks to the support of our international donors, both private and public, The Salvation Army has provided nearly 8 million meals to families in need, medical care for more than 30,000 patients, and shelter and hygiene support for 20,000 people living homeless in the Place de la Paix square next to The Salvation Army Haiti headquarters. Now the HRD Office is implementing multiple post-earthquake community development projects, providing educational and social capacity building, livelihood support, vocational training, medical assistance, agriculture production, the rebuilding of more than 20 schools and permanent housing for vulnerable families.

While there is a sense of accomplishment in what has been done, the needs in Haiti remain great. More than 600,000 people are still living in tents, schoolchildren are still in temporary facilities and the government struggles to move forward to meet the needs of its citizens. And so today, two years after a national disaster that changed Haiti forever, The Salvation Army continues to rebuild, not only buildings, but precious lives as well!

Yes, there is still a city to build, and a country to save, and The Salvation Army thanks you for being a builder in Haiti, from your corner of the world!

May God bless you and yours in 2012.

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