Like other charitable organizations, the Salvation Army has had to meet more demands with fewer resources since the pandemic. Divisional communications director Aimee Murry said their employees and volunteers have stepped up to help serve those in need.
“We could use at least 30 to 50% more in revenue at the end of this year so that we can meet the needs for the rest of the year. We like to say and it’s true that needs have no season,” said Murry.
The Salvation Army provides a wide range of services from homeless shelters, veterans services to disaster relief. Murry said many lost their homes this year in Louisiana due to eviction moratoriums ending and Hurricane Ida.
“And mean the difference between a hot meal, or not a hot meal, a safe night’s rest or spending the night out on the streets,” said Murry.
The pandemic has also impacted the number of volunteers to assist with their annual Red Kettle campaign. Murry said for those looking to donate before the end of the year or any time of year, you can do so virtually on their website at SalvationArmyUSAorg.
“And it will say donate locally, and you click on that tab, and you put in a zip code and it goes directly, a 100% goes to your community,” said Murry.
You can also visit their website to find local services.
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