SAN DIEGO — Last week, CBS 8 partnered with the Salvation Army for a telethon to help San Diego flood victims.
At last count, they've raised over $167,337, which has gone towards helping more than 600 households.
“They gave me extra clothing, towels and so forth like that so it kinda buys me time to get things together,” said Von Manassa.
"We really thank the San Diego public for stepping up in our partnership with CBS 8, which has been fantastic," Jake Minger with the Salvation Army said. "We've been able to take all that money, not just a portion, but all of that money and put it back into the community."
Minger broke down the numbers so that viewers know exactly where that money is going.
So far, they've passed out 6,920 clothing items and more than 1,046 snacks.
They've also provided roughly $55,500 in financial assistance through lodging, In-N-Out Burger gift cards and vouchers that can be used at Salvation Army stores.
"We're giving each individual in a household a $25 voucher that they can go to any of our thrift stores in the county to use and what's great is they can but anything they need, whether it's a household item, a new pair of shoes for work or really anything like that, small furniture that we have as well," said Minger.
But their work doesn't end there.
Minger said they're also set to receive an estimated 500 mattresses from FEMA to distribute into the community, and are hopeful for much more in the near future.
“We're actually working with the San Diego Housing Commission on a couple of grants that we're hoping to get several hundred thousand dollars so that we can help folks with rebuilding, everything from rental assistance to replacing some things that have been damaged or need to be replaced in their households,” said Minger.
It's help so many people need right now.
Minger says the Salvation Army will continue to be there, adding financial donations are what they could use the most of right now.
As for Manassa, she says she's grateful, and is trying to remain positive, even though she and thousands of others have had their worlds turned upside down.
“Everybody just hang in there and things will get back to normal,” said Manassa.
The Mountain View Community Center on 641 S. Boundary Street, will have the resource center open through the weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The City of San Diego donation site and Local Assistance Center details:
- Where: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego 92113.
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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