Muslim Lakhani a Pakistani American, resident of Washington DC renewed his pledge on Christmas Day for the 4th year to continue funding Grate Patrol, a much needed homeless feeding program in Washington DC, and will match donations up to $150, 000. USPAK Foundation requests its supporters to match Mr. Lakhani’s donation by donating any amount of their choice whether, $5, or $500 to Salvation Army. Any amount is welcome and would go a long way in many ways. Details of how to donate are below.
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command received a special gift and a challenge to others from a local philanthropist on Christmas Day that, ultimately, will help feed and house homeless individuals and families in need living throughout the greater Washington area. The gift, however, comes with a matching challenge to our community. The Salvation Army must first generate $150,000 in new donations, then Muslim Lakhani, CEO of ML Resources, a DC-based financial services company, will generously match--dollar-for-dollar--contributions (including stock) given to The Salvation Army up to $150,000.
The Salvation Army is very grateful to Mr. Lakhani and his family for this gift. These matching funds will help address the rising demand for help from men, women and children in need. The Salvation Army served over 73,000 people in 2011, approximately 14% more than the previous year.
“We are praying the community will take advantage of this blessing by Mr. Lakhani to double their donation”, said area commander Major Steve Morris. “Every dollar will be matched, up to $150,000, bringing twice the amount of help The Salvation Army will be able to offer people in need.”
How to Donate: The Salvation Army will begin accepting donations for this matching gift immediately. Anyone wishing to have their donation matched can go online to SalArmyDC.org, call 202-756-2600 weekdays or 1-800-SAL-ARMY on nights and weekends, or mail their check to The Salvation Army, 2626 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. Donors wishing to give stock can call The Salvation Army or their broker for details.
(The Salvation Army is asking that the words -- “Lakhani Matching Gift” be designated in the memo section of any check, online contribution or when speaking by phone with Your Salvation Army donor care specialist.)
About Muslim Lakhani: Mr. Lakhani and his family moved to Washington, DC, in 2006, bringing
with him a long history of compassion for those in need. In his heart, he believes that people from all faiths must come together to address poverty and hunger.
“I hope and pray that people will give generously, and that the amount we have been fortunate to share for the past four years will hopefully become insignificant in comparison to the generosity of the many who are waiting to give”, said Mr. Lakhani.
About the Grate Patrol: The Grate Patrol began more than 26 years ago as a nightly feeding program giving homeless men and women an evening meal and fellowship, and the opportunity to receive professional help. Since 1985, the program has operated in downtown DC from a Salvation Army van. The mobile unit makes at least a dozen stops through each evening. A Salvation Army outreach coordinator works directly with individual clients to help them locate medical, dental or mental health services to name a few.
About The Salvation Army & the National Capital Area Command:
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command assisted more than 73,000 individuals last year from families living across the Greater Washington region by providing help and hope through a diverse range of social services. We offer emergency eviction and utility cut-off prevention assistance, grocery, clothing and furniture vouchers, meals for the hungry and homeless, support for the disabled, elderly and ill, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, disaster relief, transitional housing for single mothers with children and character building opportunities for youth. To receive help or make a donation, please
visit SalArmyDC.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Visit us on YouTube, Twitter or Facebook at keyword SalArmyDC.
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