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Each year, National Salvation Army Week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve those in need around the world for 154 years. This week is observed immediately following Mother's Day in May and was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 – 74 years after The Salvation Army arrived in the U.S. In his speech, President Eisenhower noted:

“Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedication to the cause of human brotherhood. In time of war, the men and women of this organization have brought to those serving their country far from home, friendliness and warm concern. In the quieter days of peace, 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.”

 

Video: Declaration of National Salvation Army Week

 

 

 

Service Highlights

What does The Salvation Army do that has made us one of the oldest and most trusted services organizations around? Below are a few highlights of the type of work we do right here in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

 

COVID19 Relief

COVID-19 Relief

Since the middle of March, all of our locations have been providing special services for those hardest hit by COVID-19. These include:

 

  • Drive-thru food boxes
  • Meal delivery to the homebound
  • Rent and utility assistance
  • Collecting personal protective equipment
  • Emotional and spiritual care
  • Shelter and transitional housing

 

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Youth Programs

 

 

 

 

Job Training

 

 

 

Transitional Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make Your Gift Now

Make a gift that will help us keep fighting for those who need us. Here in Northern California and Northern Nevada, we assist nearly 400,000 people each year with shelter, rehabilitation, food, youth programs and more.
 

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Meeting The Need in America

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 43.1 million Americans live in poverty, and millions more live near the poverty line. Approximately half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and one-third of adults between 18 and 64 live in low-income households.

Here in Northern California and Northern Nevada, we operate dozens of community centers and services offices to meet the needs of surrounding communities. Programs and services vary by location, but common programs include food, rent and uitility assistance, youth programs, transitional housing and emergency disaster services. All of our locations are providing some type of special sevices for the COVID-19 pandemic.