Pittsburgh Steelers to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25, Rooney’s Make Additional $250,000 Donation Split Between The Salvation Army and United Way
Pittsburgh Steelers to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25, Rooney’s Make Additional $250,000 Donation Split Between The Salvation Army and United Way
Steelers Fans encouraged to donate during three-day virtual event supporting COVID-19 charities
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 22, 2020) – This week, the Pittsburgh Steelers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, The Salvation Army has been on the front lines serving Western Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations – those living in poverty or experiencing homelessness – who are more susceptible to the health and economic risks of the crisis.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army. There is also a text-to-donate option. As the nation’s largest social service organization, with more than 7,600 service locations across the country and 110 in Western Pennsylvania, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet human need amid this crisis and in the coming weeks, months and potentially years.
"We are grateful for the continued efforts of The Salvation Army and United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, especially during these difficult times," said Rooney II. "We wanted to rally as an organization and provide support to the local community. We have so many heroes that are on the front lines during the crisis, and we are very appreciative of the opportunity to give back to those in need. I am thankful for everyone who has been able to provide the financial support to assist these and other organizations with their efforts."
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Salvation Army has evolved service delivery to ensure that the immediate needs of Wester Pennsylvanian’s most vulnerable populations are met:
- 84,721 Meals Provided
- 32,614 Bags of Groceries
“The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania is honored to be one of the charities selected for the 2020 Draft-A-Thon,” said Raphael Jackson, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania. “As the full impact of this crisis is felt by the people of Western Pennsylvania, The Salvation Army will continue to meet need in His name for anyone in need of our services, but we need public support to do so. Whether you cheer for the Steelers from right here in Pittsburgh or from afar, we hope you will join our team of staff and volunteers in the Fight for Good.”
The Pittsburgh Steelers also donated $5,000 to The Salvation Army’s “Better Together” program, serving over 2,460 meals to families impacted by Covid-19 which were provided by Pittsburgh area restaurants.
The Salvation Army is one of six national service organizations selected by the National Football League Foundation to benefit from the virtual fundraiser. The others are American Red Cross, CDC Foundation, Feeding America, Meals on Wheels and United Way. All 32 NFL clubs have selected one or more of these organizations’ local branches to receive a portion of the funding. Collectively, the NFL family has donated more than $50 million to various COVID-19 outreach efforts.
To learn more about The Salvation Army’s efforts in your community, visit salvationarmywpa.org/covid-19.
Photos of Steelers players and The Salvation Army: https://bit.ly/3cPC0cX
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. The Western Pennsylvania division has 110 locations, covers 28 counties and serves every zip code in the region. For more information, visit www.salvationarmywpa.org. #DoingTheMostGood
