NEW YORK STATE SENATE OFFICE OF SENATOR MICHAEL GIANARIS September 18, 2012 Contact: Anna Adams-Sarthou 718-728-0960215-901-6182sarthou@nysenate.

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SENATOR GIANARIS COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SALVATION ARMY DRIVE Queens, NY Senator Michael Gianaris is collecting school supplies for a Salvation Army drive to benefit underprivileged children in western Queens. Now that the academic year has begun, the Astoria branch of the Salvation Army is running an after-school program for under privileged children, which includes a drive for school supplies and change of weather clothing, such as sweaters and jackets. It is vital that our children be provided with the necessary tools to learn, and in hard times it is important we help those who are in need, Senator Gianaris said. I commend the Salvation Army for its ongoing work and encourage everyone willing to donate school supplies and clothes to bring them to my office to help less fortunate children. They deserve the same opportunities to excel as everyone else. While any and all school supplies and cold weather clothes are appreciated, the Astoria Salvation Army is in particular need of backpacks as well as jackets and winter coats. All donations can be brought to Senator Gianariss district office, located at 21-77 31st Street, Suite 100, Astoria, NY. For any questions, call 718-728-0960. ### http://www.scribd.com/SenatorMikeGianaris www.gianaris.nysenate.gov