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Communities spread the word during annual week of recognition.
During National Salvation Army Week, corps and units of any size can grab people’s attention—bringing the Army’s name and work before the community. The following are some of the events being planned around the Western Territory.
Cascade
Each year, the division receives a proclamation from the Governor for National Salvation Army Week and submits requests—well in advance of the week—to many mayors for local proclamations. Used for public relations and fundraising, the proclamations accompany press releases that provide information on special activities planned for the week—public awareness of The Salvation Army and all it represents is the goal.
Portland, Ore., will hold an appreciation reception to honor all volunteers from each program and corps in the Portland Metro area and to present awards to outstanding volunteers.
Neighborhood volunteers will help the Tualatin Valley Citadel as they host a hot dog lunch for the community on May 11 – 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Del Oro
In Sacramento, Calif., The Salvation Army participates in an interagency resource fair, “People Overcoming Poverty.” This year Army’s Ray Robinson Oak Park Community Center will host the event. Over 40 agencies take part, giving the community information about employment, job training, affordable health care and other social services. A local radio station and a TV station are sponsors.
Golden State
On Saturday, May 16, The Salvation Army in San Francisco, in partnership with other faith/community-based organizations, will participate in the 8th annual Fellowship Day for the San Francisco Giants home baseball game with the New York Mets. An outreach to the community, this event brings together baseball players, community leaders and fans.
Intermountain
Salt Lake City, Utah has events planned for the entire week, including an annual “Doing the Most Good” donor and volunteer appreciation luncheon. A visit to the Veterans Administration nursing home will feature doughnuts and a gift of “Doing the Most Good” placemats decorated by youth in the after-school program.
The Army’s Community Dining Room—that serves over 500 meals nightly to the homeless and hungry—will hold a special barbecue dinner. The Salvation Army has invited the Mayor and Governor to help serve the guests.
The Army will have a booth at an annual yard sale sponsored by a local radio station, providing information about the work and ministry of The Salvation Army. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit the Army’s youth summer camp program.
Sierra del Mar
In San Diego, Calif., National Salvation Army Week will begin early with the May 8 groundbreaking for a new transitional living facility for homeless moms with children living at the Door of Hope Transitional Living Center. TV anchors from 4 stations will host the event. The second annual Mother’s Day card project to help the center will take place on Sunday, May 10. The following day, NBC TV will celebrate the 17-year Bikes for Kids partnership, giving away 10 new bikes to needy children; the segments will air on Monday and Friday.
On Tuesday, The Salvation Army will welcome 350 incoming troops at San Diego airport’s USO Center with sandwiches, snacks and beverages. TV anchors from four stations will join in serving the troops inside the USO and outside from a canteen.
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Advisory Board will join the San Diego Chargers to serve dinner to the homeless at the downtown Centre City Corps. Friday, the ARC will hold its first sobriety banquet. The division is also receiving official proclamations from both the city and county.
Southern California
In Los Angeles, Calif., the division will host an open house for donors and media at the Red Shield Youth and Community Center and Alegria/Bethesda House, and will hold an educational forum on homelessness at the Bell Shelter.
Southwest
The Mayor of Las Vegas, Nev., will present Major William Raihl with a proclamation recognizing Salvation Army Week, and the Clark County Commission has also issued a proclamation. The division has also distributed a series of news releases about what The Salvation Army has accomplished this year, emphasizing the need for community support.During National Salvation Army Week, corps and units of any size can grab people’s attention—bringing the Army’s name and work before the community. The following are some of the events being planned around the Western Territory.
Cascade
Each year, the division receives a proclamation from the Governor for National Salvation Army Week and submits requests—well in advance of the week—to many mayors for local proclamations. Used for public relations and fundraising, the proclamations accompany press releases that provide information on special activities planned for the week—public awareness of The Salvation Army and all it represents is the goal.
Portland, Ore., will hold an appreciation reception to honor all volunteers from each program and corps in the Portland Metro area and to present awards to outstanding volunteers.
Neighborhood volunteers will help the Tualatin Valley Citadel as they host a hot dog lunch for the community on May 11 – 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Del Oro
In Sacramento, Calif., The Salvation Army participates in an interagency resource fair, “People Overcoming Poverty.” This year Army’s Ray Robinson Oak Park Community Center will host the event. Over 40 agencies take part, giving the community information about employment, job training, affordable health care and other social services. A local radio station and a TV station are sponsors.
Golden State
On Saturday, May 16, The Salvation Army in San Francisco, in partnership with other faith/community-based organizations, will participate in the 8th annual Fellowship Day for the San Francisco Giants home baseball game with the New York Mets. An outreach to the community, this event brings together baseball players, community leaders and fans.
Intermountain
Salt Lake City, Utah has events planned for the entire week, including an annual “Doing the Most Good” donor and volunteer appreciation luncheon. A visit to the Veterans Administration nursing home will feature doughnuts and a gift of “Doing the Most Good” placemats decorated by youth in the after-school program.
The Army’s Community Dining Room—that serves over 500 meals nightly to the homeless and hungry—will hold a special barbecue dinner. The Salvation Army has invited the Mayor and Governor to help serve the guests.
The Army will have a booth at an annual yard sale sponsored by a local radio station, providing information about the work and ministry of The Salvation Army. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit the Army’s youth summer camp program.
Sierra del Mar
In San Diego, Calif., National Salvation Army Week will begin early with the May 8 groundbreaking for a new transitional living facility for homeless moms with children living at the Door of Hope Transitional Living Center. TV anchors from 4 stations will host the event. The second annual Mother’s Day card project to help the center will take place on Sunday, May 10. The following day, NBC TV will celebrate the 17-year Bikes for Kids partnership, giving away 10 new bikes to needy children; the segments will air on Monday and Friday.
On Tuesday, The Salvation Army will welcome 350 incoming troops at San Diego airport’s USO Center with sandwiches, snacks and beverages. TV anchors from four stations will join in serving the troops inside the USO and outside from a canteen.
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Advisory Board will join the San Diego Chargers to serve dinner to the homeless at the downtown Centre City Corps. Friday, the ARC will hold its first sobriety banquet. The division is also receiving official proclamations from both the city and county.
Southern California
In Los Angeles, Calif., the division will host an open house for donors and media at the Red Shield Youth and Community Center and Alegria/Bethesda House, and will hold an educational forum on homelessness at the Bell Shelter.
Southwest
The Mayor of Las Vegas, Nev., will present Major William Raihl with a proclamation recognizing Salvation Army Week, and the Clark County Commission has also issued a proclamation. The division has also distributed a series of news releases about what The Salvation Army has accomplished this year, emphasizing the need for community support.