For an organization that has been helping those in need for nearly 150 years, the mission of The Salvation Army continues to be as relevant as ever. Beginning the week of May 13, The Salvation Army is celebrating the 59th annual National Salvation Army Week, which was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 as a time to honor the organization’s work done on behalf of those needing our services.

This week is a time for us to thank all of our generous donors and volunteers who provide support to our programs and services. Without the public’s support, we would be unable to provide vital human services to those in our community who need them the most. These services include food for the hungry, activities and programs for seniors, emergency utility assistance, opportunities for underprivileged children, residential programs for pregnant and / or parenting teens, relief for disaster victims, camping programs for youth, drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, housing assessment programs, and much more.

Thank You!

The public can support National Salvation Army Week and other local initiatives by sending financial gifts directly to The Salvation Army, 1215 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3849 or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or 616.459.3433. For more information, please visit our website at sawmni.org.