Holiday Dreams Come True with Sam?s Club

Holiday Dreams Come True with Sam’s Club®, Off The Field and The Salvation Army

Bentonville, Ark. (Vocus) December 21, 2010

Sam’s Club and Off The Field professional football players’ wives association came together Thursday, December 16 to host the Fourth Annual Dream Drive for The Salvation Army and its Adopt-a-Family program. This year, 100 families across the country each received $ 1,000 worth of food and holiday gifts from Sam’s Club to help make their holiday season brighter. Gifts included clothes, personal items, electronics and toys.

“Sam’s Club is excited to have once again partnered with The Salvation Army and Off The Field,” said Sharon Orlopp, senior vice president of People at Sam’s Club. “Dream Drive brightened the holiday spirit for 100 deserving families by providing them with the food, gifts and other essentials on their wish list to help make this year’s holiday memorable.”

Dream Drive Benefits Families from Across the Nation    

This year, Sam’s Club and The Salvation Army were joined by Off The Field volunteers Roxi McNabb in Washington, D.C., Denise Clark in Chicago and Sherice Brown in Dallas. Dream Drive was held at the following Sam’s Club locations: Baltimore; Chicago; Cincinnati; Dallas; Houston; Miami; Philadelphia; Phoenix; San Francisco/Oakland and Washington, D.C.

“Being a part of this year’s Dream Drive was such a wonderful and rewarding experience for all of the volunteers involved,” said Ericka Lassiter, Off The Field president. “Sam’s Club and The Salvation Army have helped us make a difference in the lives of so many families across the country during this critical time of year.”

Additionally, Walmart and Sam’s Club have once again joined The Salvation Army’s 2010 Red Kettle Campaign to host Salvation Army red kettles and bell ringers outside store fronts nationwide through Dec. 24. Walmart and Sam’s Club have been partners of The Salvation Army for more than 20 years, providing a place for volunteers to collect donations that benefit local communities nationwide.

Join the Conversation Online

Sam’s Club now offers unique ways for members to engage with one another and receive information. Twitter and Facebook users can get the latest news and hot items of the day by following or becoming a fan of Sam’s Club. To find Sam’s Club on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/samsclub. Tweet on Twitter by following @samsclub and @samsclubdeals to stay up-to-date. Special Dream Drive updates will be posted throughout the day, Dec.16.

The Salvation Army will also provide updates and information about the partnership with Sam’s Club and Off The Field for the Dream Drive through Facebook and Twitter. For the latest updates, visit http://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyUSA or follow @SalvationArmyUS.

About Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The first Sam’s Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam’s Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well in Brazil, China and Mexico. Sam’s Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam’s Club. Visit http://www.samsclub.com for more information.

Contact:

Kristy L. Reed, Sam’s Club

479-277-7021

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