By Jasmine Craig
I believe the holiday season is the season to give back. Me and my family do volunteer work every year around Christmas. It is around this time I am most grateful for the life I have. volunteering is a great way to give back to those whom are less fortunate. It is always a very humbling experience and I look forward to giving some of my free time back every year. One of the most popular places for just about any volunteer work is The Salvation Army. They rack in 3 million volunteers all over.
The Salvation Army dedicated to doing the most good. With the holidays coming up, many people love finding organizations to volunteer with to help those in need. The Salvation Army is one of the most popular organizations. There are various categories you can choose to volunteer for/with as adult programs, disaster services, family counseling, youth, adult rehabilitation, domestic violence, and family.
The Salvation Army is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping those in need serving over 100 countries. They rely heavily on their volunteers. Their mission: “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian evangelical organization. They work to make sure the needs for each community is met. They build programs to offer relief and care to people who need it the most. Women’s ministries encouraging and supporting women of all ages and back grounds to follow the mission of Christ. They offer prison ministries through arrangements with the prison officials. Salvation Army officers and volunteers lead worship services in jail and prisons.
The Salvation Army has very corporate partners such as Amazon, Bass Pro, Big Lots, Krispy Kreme, Macy’s, Target, and Wal Mart. They work together for various events such as back-to-school fund-raisers, Christmas charity and disaster relief. Help disaster survivors, cure hunger, overcome poverty, serve the LGBTQ community, provide shelter, fight human trafficking, stop domestic abuse, equip families, teach kids, empower arts, assist the unemployed, combat addiction, love the elderly, serve Veterans, & share God’s love.
Ways to Give
To donate by phone 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Give by Check
Volunteer
Auto Donations
Miles
Donate Goods
For more information on The Salvation Army and volunteering:
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/home/#whatwedo
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