
May 6, 2021 – The Salvation Army is celebrating National Salvation Army Week across the country in a variety of ways next week May 10-16. Typically observed in the second week of May, National Salvation Army Week was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 – 74 years after The Salvation Army arrived in the United States.
In his proclamation, he noted, “Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedication to the cause of human brotherhood. Their work has been a constant reminder to us all that each of us is neighbor and kin to all Americans, giving freely of themselves, the men and women of The Salvation Army have won the respect of us all.”
During the week, The Salvation Army will be mentioning and remembering the founders and some of the history of The Salvation Army as well as celebrating present-day programs and supporters that serve people in need throughout our community (and around the country and world).