LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 20, 2015) — “Beat the Heat” is on for the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) for their inaugural water drive aimed at helping those in need. July 27-August 14, AIM students will be conducting this bottled water drive for the benefit of assisting The Salvation Army serving Southern Nevada.

During these hot summer months, the need for water to help those in our community in need is crucial. To help combat this need, AIM’s “Beat the Heat” drive will collect bottles and cases of water from students with a classroom competition.

Talking about the success her students strive for, Niki Donahue, Executive Director of AIM says, “Las Vegas is a community that comes together in caring for those in need and we’re a part of that community. This is an opportunity for our students to be successful in coming together and actively participate in helping those in our community that are in need.” AIM is the only FAA approved A&P mechanic school in the State of Nevada.

The Salvation Army serves about 2,000 bottles of water a day throughout the summer. Among those served are the homeless, low income families and seniors. The Salvation Army’s site at 35 W. Owens also serves as one of the community’s cooling stations.

“Most of us can't remember the last time we were really in need of water. To some, it might be just a bottle of water, but to those we serve, its life. In the extreme heat of the Las Vegas summer months, a bottle of water gives relief and hope.” Says Phillip Hollon, Director of Social Services for The Salvation Army.

To learn more about the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, visit aviationmaintenance.edu/campuses/las-vegas-nv/index.html.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to salvationarmyusa.org.

The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada has been serving the Southern Nevada community since 1948. The Salvation Army is one of the largest direct providers of social services in Southern Nevada with a broad spectrum of services. For more information about The Salvation Army serving Southern Nevada, go to salvationarmysouthernnevada.org.