Celebrating National Salvation Army Week

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This week marks the start of National Salvation Army Week, a time to honor one of the nation’s most recognized service organizations. Here in Chattanooga, the local Salvation Army is using the occasion to celebrate its impact and invite the community to get involved. 

It’s a week of gratitude and reflection for The Salvation Army of Chattanooga, as National Salvation Army Week kicks off across the country. First declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954, the week-long celebration highlights the organization’s long-standing mission to serve people in need through the help of Donors and Volunteers.

Here in Chattanooga, the mission is alive and well. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has provided critical support to more than 10,600 individuals and families, offering everything from food and shelter to case management and crisis relief. 

Their emergency financial assistance program helped nearly 300 families stay afloat during hard times.  During the holiday season, the Angel Tree program brought joy to thousands by distributing over 8,700 toys and gifts to children who might otherwise have gone without. 

Throughout the week, the local unit is hosting events and outreach opportunities, all aimed at celebrating volunteers, thanking donors, and educating the public about how they can be part of the mission. To learn more about how you can help out visit CSarmy.org or call (423)-756-1023.