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Westlake partners with The Salvation Army to help local citizens keep cool this summer. The fans will be distributed in July.

WHAT: Fan Drive Kick-off

Summer is just getting started, temperatures will be on the rise and The Salvation Army needs help restocking its supply of fans to help those in need beat the summer heat. Westlake Ace Hardware will host a fan drive, June 1st – 19th to benefit The Salvation Army. A Donation at the register can be made towards the purchase of fans at Westlake Ace Hardware stores. The Salvation Army will distribute fans locally throughout the summer to qualified individuals. Any donation amount will be accepted.

WHERE: Westlake Hardware 2350 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO

WHEN: Wednesday, June 1st – Sunday, June 19th

Media Contacts:

Jeff Smith – Cell 417-812-5634, Office: 417-862-5509 ext. 110
Susan Shank, Westlake Hardware, 816-536-5746

ONLINE: To donate to the fan drive online visit: westlakehardware.com/fan-drive/

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 142 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. For more information, visit www.salvationarmyspringfield.org. The Salvation Army is a proud partner agency of United Way of the Ozarks.