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  • Lilly Endowment gives $10 million for Hurricane Katrina relief to Salvation Army

    09/03/2005 4:00:55 AM PDT · by snowsislander · 15 replies · 354+ views
    The Salvation Army ^ | Septemb 2, 2005
    ALEXANDRIA, VA – (September 2, 2005) The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. has provided a $10 million gift to The Salvation Army to assist with on-going relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The funds are the largest single gift to The Salvation Army designated for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. One hundred percent of every dollar contributed to The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Relief Fund is sent directly to the disaster location. “Lilly Endowment is pleased to make this grant to The Salvation Army, which time and time again has effectively delivered aid in times of great need,” said N....