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Salvation Army Shows off Renovations

Salvation Army Shows off Renovations - Friday, September 4, 2009 at 3:39PM EST

Reported by: Laurie Monteforte
Friday, Sep 4, 2009 @ 03:39pm EST
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - While many services are struggling, one local Salvation Army opened the doors to a newly renovated soup kitchen Friday.

Harriet Wheary bowed her head to say grace over her meal in the redone soup kitchen Friday. She had a little something extra to be thankful for because the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army cooked up some soup kitchen renovations. She said, "It's better. A lot better."

Food pantry coordinator Jill Brink told Eyewitness News the project took about a year. She said,"It's just so nice to finally see it all done and all come together."

There's a new storage area, new appliances and a new brighter dining room. Wheary said, "It feels like a home in here."

The soup kitchen isn't the only part of the Salvation Army that's had a face lift. Most of the rest of the building, including the gym have been renovated.

The Corps Commanding Officer Major James Gingrich said, "A renovated facility certainly opens up the doors for future programming."

There's a new room for youth education and activities. Plus there's a renovated Chapel for meetings. The Major said all the renovations will help the community in many ways. He explained, "We're not just about dispensing assistance - we're about being agents of change - trying to change people's lives - helping them to become mature, responsible, Christian adults."

People like Harriet are thankful they have the Salvation Army. It's a place to find fellowship, food and faith. She said, "I'm grateful and I thank God for them to have this soup kitchen."

The project cost more than $850,000. The Salvation Army still owes about $140,000 of that. The Major hopes community members might help pay back the loan.
 


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