The organization’s services have expanded and now include rental assistance and security deposit assistance.
The organization is requesting help for this year’s bell-ringing season. People are needed to sign up bell ringers and corporate sponsors to kettle match.
This year, Salvation Army has helped 678 community members with $11,004 in energy outreach, $320 in City Market cards, $41,210 in security deposits, $106 in lodging, $302 in medical assistance, $33,124 in rent assistance, $19,179 in transportation and $7,970 in utilities assistance.
The expansion of services and client contact in Durango is directly related to having a full-time Salvation Army representative.
Those interested in joining the cause to prevent homelessness may call Wood at (303) 918-3020.