Amber Willard
SOUTHWEST GLENDALE -- For many, Thanksgiving is a family affair, but
for the local Salvation Army it's an open-door experience.
Planning is underway for the holiday on Thursday, in which the
Glendale corps will prepare meals for hundreds of locals. While many of
the participants are homeless, the hourlong event is open to anyone.
"It's come one, come all," said Camille Guerrero, the group's office
manager.
That includes volunteers, especially ones bearing pies.
"We desperately need pies ... store-bought ones," said Guerrero,
adding that canned goods are also needed. Any donations need to be
dropped off at the Salvation Army at 320 W. Windsor Road by Wednesday.
Other groups, like Catholic Charities, are offering Thanksgiving
services for their clients.
THANKSGIVING-RELATED EVENTS
* TUESDAY: An interfaith ceremony will be hosted by the Glendale
Religious Leaders Assn. at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of
Glendale. The church is at 1300 E. Colorado St. and will include a sermon
by Pastor Smuts Van Rooyen and music from the Glendale High School A
Capella Choir. For more information, call 242-4169 or 242-2113.
* THURSDAY: Free meals will be provided by the Salvation Army from
noon to 1 p.m. at 320 W. Windsor Road. Food donations like pie and canned
goods are needed. For more information, call 246-5586.
