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The Salvation Army of Knoxville!

Thanks to all of the great non-profits who submitted their organizations for consideration, and the wonderful Knoxville community who voted for their favorites! We received close to 4,000 votes! Of the top three vote-getters, it was a very tough decision!

We ultimately chose the Salvation Army of Knoxville because of its dedication to the community. The Salvation Army’s goals aligned with ours, because they enable change in the lives of those they help, thus creating a “pay it forward” situation which ultimately creates the most good! The Salvation Army meets physical, emotional and spiritual needs without discrimination. They shelter the homeless, provide groceries, clothing, fuel and utilities assistance for nearly 30,000 people every year, and overall benefit the Knoxville community. Because of the current economic climate, the Salvation Army has been struggling. Now more than ever the Salvation Army needs our help…and we’re planning to give it to them in the form of a twitter-powered fund-raising event on September 10, 2009!

We’re still working out the details surrounding our September 10 event, so stay tuned! We’re hoping to have event details announced and ticket sales live this weekend!

In the meantime, follow us (@KnoxTwestival) and The Salvation Army (@KnoxRedShield) on Twitter for up-to-the-minute information on the event!

The Salvation Army was selected among the top three vote-getters in a community-wide online poll. The final decision was made by the Knoxville Twestival committee, which includes:

• Brenna DeLeo, Social Media Specialist at Pyxl and co-founder of Social Media Club Knoxville
• Liz Gray, Assistant Editor at Scripps Networks Digital and member of the Social Media Club Knoxville Planning Committee
• Katie Granju, Director of Social Media at Ackermann PR and a member of the Steering Committee for the Knoxville Social Media Association
• Nikka Harvey, Owner of Zoo Mommy Pet Care and Media Producer at Knoxville Overground
• Elliott Kim, Principal and Consultant of Dominant Paradigm and member of Knoxville Overground
• Alex Lavidge, President of Knoxville Overground
• Carla Pare, Public Outreach Coordinator at East Tennessee Public Television and member of the Social Media Club Knoxville Planning Committee
• Nicole VanScoten, Public Relations Specialist at Pyxl and co-founder of Social Media Club Knoxville