Children in Salvation Army Learning Center get surprise:

The GameTruck, (local franchise owned in Columbus) will be visiting the Innis Elementary School in North Linden today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Students will be able to play video games in teams against each other. http://gametruckparty2.reachlocal.net/locations-columbus.html

Students know they earned a prize, but they won’t know what it is until this evening!

Spokespeople available: Captain Michael Laro, Salvation Army Corps Officer for North Linden.

The Salvation Army’s After School Learning Centers have been highly successful in helping students improve their achievement in some of the city’s struggling public schools. 81 percent of students increase reading and math fluency within nine weeks of enrollment. The centers are free for students. Learn more here: http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org/programs/after_school.html

 
Media Contact:
Alice Hohl, 614-437-2138
MOST CHILDREN ALREADY HAVE SIGNED PHOTO RELEASES.

Highlights:

• Great audio
• Great video
• Interview with uniformed Salvation Army Officer/executive
• Interviews with children