National Salvation Army Week

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Salvation Army will celebrate National Salvation Army Week, from May 13th through May 19th, by highlighting its programs and services around the city of Indianapolis.

Last year, more than 1,900 homeless and abused women and children received care at our Shelter for Women and Children.

Nearly 23-hundred men and women struggled to overcome substance abuse and addiction found the help they needed at our Harbor Light Center during the past year as well.

Also last year, over 100 children regularly attended our after school programs at our community centers.

In addition, The Salvation Army provided 2-point-1 million meals and 96-thousand safe nights of shelter for those in need.

Open houses are scheduled at various Salvation Army sites around central Indiana through out the week.

National Salvation Army Week was officially recognized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954.

President Eisenhower stated that, "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 a 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."