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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has exceeded the $1 million milestone for dollars raised in its annual Kettle Krush 5K that it has coordinated for the last nine years.
This milestone was achieved following the completion of SAWA’s 12th annual event – that helps The Salvation Army “krush” poverty, homelessness, and human trafficking while supporting youth enrichment and veterans – on May 16 on the campus of Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta.
“We’re so appreciative of all the support we’ve received for this event throughout the years, especially this year,” said Cheryl King, SAWA’s co-fundraising chair. “This year Mt. Bethel Church was not only the title sponsor for the seventh year but hosted our event on its campus. In addition, the Home Depot Foundation and Bay Point were two major external sponsors.”
This year’s event also had a record number of participants (880) and dollars raised ($180,000). Participants also donated food items to the Marietta Corps’ food pantry to help increase its summer food supply.
“Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers and participants for making this year’s event so successful,” said Mary Jacobs, SAWA’s co-fundraising chair. “We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help.”
SAWA is a Christian-centered, women’s organization that supports The Salvation Army with the Kettle Krush and other volunteer projects and programs throughout the year. For more information about membership, contact https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/metro-atlanta/womens-auxiliary or [email protected].
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