Salvation Army to Host Chamber After Hours

Hudson, NY, - Join us in celebration of Salvation Army Week at the Chamber's Business After Hours on Thursday, May 17. You will be able to see a behind the scenes tour of the Salvation Army soup kitchen that served more than 15,000 meals in 2006, and all of the other wonderful and important services that they provide to residents of the County. 

Come and enjoy exciting door prizes, networking and refreshments. Mid-Hudson Cable will be giving away a high definition television and there will be fabulous prizes from other local businesses under the tent donated by Columbia Tent Rental. The After Hours will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

The Salvation Army provides services to thousands of people in need each year in Columbia County . Some of these services include: the soup kitchen which provides free healthy meals five times a week to people in need, the stuff a bus a fundraiser created to benefit local school children that could not afford to fulfill the list of required school supplies, Thanksgiving Dinner, Joyful Christmas, Disaster relief, and much more.  The Salvation Army also supports Camp Long Point and sends 25 local children to summer camp each year.  Summer camp is a "dream come true" for those children would not normally have this opportunity available.

The Salvation Army needs the support of the community to make these wonderful and much needed programs a reality. You can support the Salvation Army by making a donation, volunteering your time or your expertise. There are a variety of ways to get involved. Contact them today at 822-1602 to learn more about these opportunities.

This event is sponsored by Columbia Tent Rental, Mid-Hudson Cable and The Register-Star.

Business After Hours offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 for reservations. The Salvation Army is located at 40 South 3 rd Street in Hudson.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County , providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.