National Salvation Army Week

 

National Salvation Army Week Celebrated Across The Country During The Week of May 9th through the 15th

 

Carnegie, PA, May 9, 2015:  Created by a declaration by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954, this is a week to recognize the work of The Salvation Army and all the good that is done through financial contributions and volunteerism by the companies and individuals who want to give back to their communities.  The President had this to say about The Salvation Army:

“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.” —Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

Major Deb Sedlar, Divisional Commander of The Western Pennsylvania Division of The Salvation Army credits its supporters:  “The Salvation Army is a catalyst for positive change.  The impact that we make on communities through our social service programs would not be possible without those who give so generously of their time, talent and treasure to help their neighbors in need.” 

 

As a part of the celebration for National Salvation Army Week, The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania is doing its part to educate the public with some “fun facts”about the organization, such as the fact that The Beatles hit “Strawberry Fields”was about John Lennon’s visits to The Salvation Army.  For more interesting information, the public is encouraged to log on to the organization’s Facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyWesternPA, and follow on Twitter and Instagram:  @SalArmyPGH.

 

Celebrating 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865.  Today, it provides critical services in 127 countries worldwide.  The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services.  To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log on to www.wpa.salvationarmy.org  The Salvation Army …doing the most good for the most people in the most need.