CARNEGIE, Pa., Feb. 8th, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Do your spring cleaning, get a bargain and support your neighbors in need. Patterns, beautiful upholstery, elegant fabric, yarns and notions at discount prices are only a few things in store at the upcoming 24th Annual Salvation Army Fabric Fair.  Sponsored by the organization's Greater Pittsburgh Women's Auxiliary, not only is this event a bargain, but a major fundraiser benefiting local families who are hurting. Fabric Fair is slated for Saturday, April 14th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at the South Park Home Economics Building, located on Brownsville Road.

"More and more people are turning to us for help," said Major Mark Mackneer, The Salvation Army's Allegheny County Coordinator. "Proceeds from Fabric Fair go a long way to help hundreds of Pittsburgh-area needy families."  Fabric Fair generates more than $30,000 annually and provides critical social support services in Allegheny County.

Donations of fabric and notions are still much in need.  For more information contact Leah Horcholic at 412-446-1534.  From February 10th through the 12th, the 8th Annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival, hosted by the Mars Four Points Sheraton is once again serving as a donation drop off site for Fabric Fair. For more information log onto www.pghknitandcrochet.com.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 124 countries worldwide.  The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org.  The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.

SOURCE Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division