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Local Salvation Army Gets Grant for Job Skills Training Program

Bank of America has just awarded a $20,000 grant to the Salvation Army of Augusta to fund their Job Skills Training Program. The program teaches practical skills to low-income men…

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Courtesy of the Salvation Army

Bank of America has just awarded a $20,000 grant to the Salvation Army of Augusta to fund their Job Skills Training Program.

The program teaches practical skills to low-income men and women to support achievement in personal growth and employment success.  Participants also receive help in securing a  job.

Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander and Senior Kroc Officer of the Greater Augusta area said, "In addition to their financial support, Bank of America also supports our program by teaching classes on financial literacy, giving our participants a foundation to make sound financial decisions in the future."

You can help support the Salvation Army's efforts by donating at salvationarmyaugusta.org or mailing a check to The Salvation Army, 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, GA  30904.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.