Thursday, January 12, 2017


SALVATION ARMY WARMING
SHELTERS ARE OPEN





MEDIA ADVISORY
January 12, 2017

Contact: Maegan Dunn, maegan.dunn@uss.salvationarmy.org, 918-527-8802


Salvation Army Shelters Open as Emergency Warming Centers 
Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Programs Closed January 13


Due to the winter storm forecast, The Salvation Army Oklahoma City administrative office, social services office, Boys & Girls Club and five senior centers and will be closed Friday, January 13, 2017. The Salvation Army offices in Norman and El Reno close as well.

The Salvation Army shelters in Oklahoma City and Norman are open 24 hours as Emergency Warming Centers providing safety from the cold with beds, food and warm clothing items. Shelters are located at: 

- 1001 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
- 318 E. Hayes, Norman, OK 73069

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About The Salvation Army 
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Nearly 139,000 Oklahomans receive assistance from The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma 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. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyokcac.orgThe Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Area Command is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

Thank you,
Maegan Dunn
Development Marketing Manager
THE SALVATION ARMY
Central Oklahoma Area Command
1001 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
918-527-8802 (cell)
405-246-1125 (office)
405-246-1119 (fax)
Doing the Most Good in Canadian,
Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties