Homeless to Receive 1000 Pair Free New Wigwam Socks

Online, July 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Jacksonville FL- "You Buy-We Give." That's the whole idea behind a wonderful new Community Neighbors program from Army Navy Outdoors stores and Wigwam. Starting August first and running through December, these two charitable partners will give away 1000 pairs of brand new socks. Every time someon purchases any pack of Wigwam socks with the "You Buy, We Give" logo, the customer is able to donate an equal amount of packs and place them into a special donation bin located at the register. There is no cost to the customer and the socks are being paid for by Army Navy Outdoors.

Wigwam socks collected through the campaign will benefit The Salvation Army local area Homeless Programs and will be delivered directly to the local homeless facilities.

"Every day, The Salvation Army in our local communities is assisting thousands of homeless individuals in Florida. Army Navy Outdoors and Wigwam are honored to assist in their efforts," says Peter Litsky, Army Navy Outdoors. "Matching the sale of the already popular Wigwam Socks for The Salvation Army is how Army Navy Outdoors can join in the partnership to do the most good, raise awareness, get our customers involved and help make a difference in our local communities. With attention and care toward the homeless and needy this fall and winter, our customers and stores can produce real results for those so down on their luck that they're living without a permanent residence."

"We're so grateful for the support of Army Navy Outdoors, Wigwam and their loyal customers -- especially now, with more individuals flocking to our doors each and every day seeking support and a place to rest their head," said Jim Arrowood Major Salvation Army Jacksonville FL "Their contributions will help us give a sense of hope to those in our communities who are going without. When we join together, we really can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives."
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About Army Navy Outdoors
Army Navy Outdoors was established in South Florida over 35 years ago. It is a family run business with four locations and an online store. Army Navy Outdoor stores are merchandised with quality brand names and cater to work, outdoor, military and public service personnel.
About Wigwam
For over 100 years Wigwam Mills, Inc. is proud to knit socks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A. The manufacturing facility is state of the art and getting more "green" all the time. Wigwam supports wool producers in this country by sourcing their wool almost exclusively from American yarn spinners who buy from American wool growers. And they support domestic yard spinners whenever possible and work with them to get the best quality natural and man-made fibers and yarn for all of their products.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army 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. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.