Salvation Army 2015 Apple Tree Back Pack and school supplies drive underway
The Salvation Army is collecting Back Packs and School Supplies for disadvantaged children through August 13th. The Salvation Army has been getting calls from families in need for several weeks asking for help. Children from Carson City School District, Silver State Charter School, and Douglas County School District will receive all back packs and school supplies that are collected.
Similar to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree program the Army has started an Apple Tree program with “Apples” that have a child’s wishes on it to help donors shop. These Apple Trees can be found at any of the local businesses listed below.
School Supply suggestions: back packs, pencils, pens, scissors, pencil sharpeners, pencil pouches, paper, note books, composite books, glues sticks, crayons/markers, highlighters, etc.
Back packs and supplies can be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 661 Colorado St. Carson City, 89701 before August 13.
Apple Tree Locations, Carson City
· Aaron’s Furniture: 3355 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Advanced Home Health: 343 Fairview Drive Suite 106, Carson City, NV 89701
· American Family Insurance: 808 College Parkway Suite 106, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Anytime Fitness: 2629 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Anytime Fitness: 4530 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
· Big Lots: 4215 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Carson City Library 900 N. Roop St, Carson City, NV 89701
· Cal Ranch: 2035 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Calvary Chapel: 1635 Clearview Drive, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Capital Ford: 3660 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Carson Lanes: 3550 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Catalina Apartments: 700 Hot Springs Rd, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Carson City Mental Health: 1665 Old Hot Springs Rd, Carson City, NV. 89706
· City Hall: 201 N. Carson St. Suite 2, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Ed’s Dog House: 3300 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Edward Jones: 604 W. Washington St. Suite F, Carson City, NV. 89703
· First Christian Church 2211 Mouton Dr # E, Carson City, NV 89706
· Gaming Control Board: 1919 College Parkway, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Grandma Hatties: 2811 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Hyundai: 3550 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· JC Penney: 3939 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Johnny Rockets: 3550 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Les Schwab: 3219 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89706
· Les Schwab: 3020 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Sierra Adrenaline: 4630 E. Williams St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Southwest Gas: 400 Eagle Station Lane, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Sportsman’s Warehouse: 1443 S. Carson St, Carson City, NV. 89701
· Tumbleweeds Gymnastics: 3633 Research Way, Carson City, NV. 89706
· The Twisted Spoke: 3198 Deer Run Rd, Carson City, NV. 89701
· The Whiskey Tavern: 3481 US Hwy 50 East, Carson City, NV. 89701
Douglas County Locations
· A La Carte Salon: 1456 U.S. Hwy 395 N # A, Gardnerville, NV 89410
· Carson Valley Library: 1625 Library Ln. Minden, NV 89423
· Carson Valley Swim Center: 1600 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
· Flight Restaurant: 2244 Meridian Blvd, Minden, NV 89423
· Hamdogs Restaurant: 1267 US-395, Gardnerville, NV 89410
· Les Schwab: 1151 US HWY 395 N, Gardnerville, NV 89410
· Rite Aid: 1329 Us Hwy.395 North,#1, Gardnerville, NV 89410
· Smith’s: 1341 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville, NV 89410
· Tumbleweeds Gymnastics: 2231 Meridian Blvd #2, Minden, NV 89423
If you would like to help with an Apple Tree Back Pack Drive at your business, restaurant or church or would like to volunteer to help with the Back Pack Drive, please contact Christie Contreras at (775) 887-9120.
More Locations will be added to The Salvation Army’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/carsoncitysalarmy as they become available.
The Salvation Army located at 661 Colorado St. serves more than 18,000 people each year from Carson City and Douglas County helping with school supplies, emergency food, emergency lodging, utilities, holiday assistance, Summer Day Camp, Before School Care, and Summer Camp. Go here for more information.
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