Happy #NationalDonutDay! Thanks FederalDonuts for celebrating with us once again. We began commemorating this day in 1938 to honor “Donut Lassies”, who baked for soldiers during WWI. Over 85 years later, we celebrate by sharing sweet treats with our wonderful staff and clients.

Did you know The Salvation Army Officers move based on the needs of the community? We are saying farewell and good-luck to Pastors Chris and Tara Brown of Temple Corps, and Majors Shaun and Kim Belanger, our city’s leaders. Best wishes on your new assignments, we will miss you!

Our young professionals organization Echelon Philadelphia held a successful Summer Social event with trivia, networking, and a Q&A with Council Woman Kendra Brooks. Thanks to JLL for hosting us and for everyone who joined!

Thanks to a member of our #SalArmyPhilly Advisory Board, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. volunteers joined us at Eliza Shirley House to help us beautify our space. This emergency housing site hosted 15 volunteers who assisted with our programs.

It’s time to kickoff our 2024 Back-To-School season! This year, we'll be providing free backpacks to youth and families across the city. To help support students in need visit roonga.com/salarmyphilly2… to donate essential supplies. Every pencil, backpack, and box of crayons counts!

Thank you to everyone who helped us host this event and all those who attended! SalArmy KrocCenter's Anti-Gun Violence Symposium & Prayer Walk brought the community together to raise awareness and take a stand against gun violence, well done to all who worked on this event!

Thanks to all those who came out to our annual "She's My Sister" 8K Walk-Run! Shout out to our friends and long-time partners Enon Tabernacle for partnering with us once again. Proceeds from this event will benefit the New Day to Stop Trafficking program.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … in July! Our programs and services operate year-round but Jefferson Health volunteers helped us decorate and hand out gifts to families and children to celebrate #christmasinjuly!

Back-To-School season is in full swing over here at #SalArmyPhilly! Thanks to our corporate partners so far who have been hosting collection drives and packing events! #RyconConstruction Morgan Properties Santander T&M Associates Visit roonga.com/salarmyphilly2… to donate!

Our senior residences were in some dire need of beautification! Thank you to all of our volunteer groups over the last several weeks who have helped spruce up our affordable housing facilities for those we serve. #NorthernChildrensServices Pariveda #LibertiChurch

It's almost time for students to head back into the classroom! Thanks to our longtime friends and partners at Herr Foods Inc. for joining us to host a Back-To-School event for families in need. These 500 fully stuffed backpacks will help youth be prepared to have a great year!

And that’s a wrap for our summer film camp program in partnership with @salarmyphilly. Last week, we had an amazing screening of their film “Stuck Inside” with family and friends. Stay connected with opportunities and join our mailing list: buff.ly/3U0QM9o

Empowering kids with the tools for a successful school year! 🎒✏️ Our #Philadelphia office recently took part in a back-to-school supply drive, supporting local children with The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia. A big thank you to Partner Leonard Bernstein, as well as Practice Assistants Sharon

A big thanks to our 260 new students who volunteered 680 hours at 17 sites for Ramily Day of Service! You made a huge impact working with organizations like @salarmyphilly, Center in the Park and Share Food Program. 💙 Be sure to log your service hours here: bit.ly/4c8M1zS

The Salvation Army was thrilled to welcome our friends from Franklin Mint FCU to celebrate their generous donation to our Learning Zone program! A big thank you to FMFCU Foundation for supporting youth development in Philadelphia.

Thank you to Councilmember Rue Landau and her team for coming to tour our emergency housing facility! The Eliza Shirley House works to ensure families experience a safe and secure environment while receiving help with their immediate needs. We appreciate the support Councilmember Rue!

We love sharing information with the community at events! Thank you to Community Council Health Systems for having us at the 2024 CCHS Community Day. Our staff was able to enjoy the beautiful weather and meet local community members to talk about all of the programs we host in West Philly!

Reed House, our permanent supportive housing site, hosted “Family Day” to invite residents + their loved ones to celebrate the holiday weekend with refreshments, games, activities, and more! Thanks to The Mobile CPR Project Aetna Sharing Excess Acme Markets The Fresh Grocer for joining us!