The Salvation Army of Wake County

A huge thank you to the for their generous donation of sports equipment to our Red Shield Club! The group believes in empowering futures through sports and so do we. Every year more than 1,000 youth participate in our athletic programs and learn about the importance of team play and good sportsmanship. Check out what we offer! https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/wake/community-center

We are so thankful for our partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and proud to receive this partner agency impact certificate. For more than forty years the Food Bank has worked to provide food to people in need. As part of our Community Kitchen program, we provide 150 free meals each evening. Together, we work to overcome hunger in our community!

Sunday Inspiration:
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above."
-James 1:7

We are seeing an increase in the homeless population in our community and The Salvation Army can use your help. The Army operates the largest family shelter in Wake County as well as a nightly drop in shelter. It is at capacity and in need of supplies! Help us by dropping off cleaning supplies such as bleach, Windex, sponges, laundry detergent, toilet paper and paper towels. Donations can be made at The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 1863 Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.

At the Salvation Army we believe in new beginnings. For all the job seekers who attended our job fair, we hope you find success on your career journey! We thank all the employers who came out to support us and the community. UPS, NCDOT, Wake Enterprises, NC Works, Five Star Hotel Initiative, Caring Hands and many others. Special thanks to Maria Bayley-Smith, Sametta Saylee and our social services team for organizing. Woohoo!

What a great Back to School Bash we had! We had 900 students signed up to receive backpacks. Our event, now in its sixth year, included a DJ, bouncy house, food, some great raffle drawings, a pop-up clothing store from and we even had barbers providing kids with free haircuts! A huge thank you to all our vendors and so many more. We are grateful for all you do for our community.

Sunday Inspiration:
"Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us."
-Isaiah 26:12

National Thrift Store Day is coming up--a perfect time to visit our Thrift Store at 205 Tryon Road. Did you know that your donations and purchases directly help those in need in our community. Help support those struggling to get back on their feet and stop by our store for some bargain shopping!

Reminder we are hosting a job fair on Monday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at 1300 Buck Jones Road in Raleigh. Open to the public. Please join us!

Thank you for a great dinner event at our shelter. The NBA star provided a delicious meal for our residents and Community Kitchen drop-in guests. We are so grateful for all the years of support from John Wall and his family--his mother was a longtime Salvation Army volunteer!

Sunday Inspiration:
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness."
-Galatians 5:22

What a fun summer it has been for campers at our Red Shield Club. They have been learning about healthy eating thanks to our partner Raleigh City Farm. Read article to learn more. https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/wake/news/food-can-be-fun-camp-lessons-about-healthy-eating-for-kids.

Food Can Be Fun! Camp Lessons about Healthy Eating for Kids - The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties Farm to Camp program teaches kids about sourcing, preparing and eating healthy foods. The Salvation Army of Wake County

Mark your calendars job seekers! Our Job Fair is coming up August 19. We will have more than a dozen employers on site. This event will take place at 1300 Buck Jones Road from 10-1. Don't miss it!

Sunday Inspiration:
"Encourage one another and build each other up."
-1 Thessalonians 5:11

What a great turnout for our Back-to-School Bash in Sanford! We handed out back packs and school supplies to nearly 300 families. We are forever grateful to our community partners and to all those who donated school supplies to make this event possible. And special thanks to our The Salvation Army Project Catch team for organizing. Woohoo!

With triple-digit heat indexes expected for the next few days, Wake County is once again opening temporary cooling stations to help residents escape scorching temperatures. Elderly residents, children younger than four and those with existing medical conditions are most at risk. A list of cooling stations and hours of operations can be found here: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-activates-cooling-stations-heat-indexes-reach-109-week. ❄️❄️

🎒✨ Every child deserves to shine in the classroom! We are on a mission to fill backpacks with hope and opportunity.

Your generous gift can ignite a child's passion for learning. Let's equip kids with the tools they need for a successful school year! 📚✏️💼

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We had a fun dance night recently for the children at our shelter. Thanks to 🎈for providing the balloons and for partnering with us. When you book an event with Balloon Gram and use the code: Wake Salvation Army, you not only get $25 off, but we get a $25 donation! Visit them at bestinballoons.com.

Calling all soccer players! Join us for our youth soccer program at our Red Shield Club. Registration is open, starts August 6th!

Sunday Inspiration:
"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?"
-1 Peter 3:13

As summer comes to an end, many families are finding it harder to make ends meet. With kids out of school, the added expenses can be overwhelming. Extra food costs, increased utility bills due to extreme heat, and the ever-rising cost of child-care are just a few of the challenges families face.

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It was a busy day handing out fans to those trying to stay cool this summer. Shout out to our partner, Westlake Ace Hardware Cary, for making this annual event possible. Thanks to generous customers and donors we were able to purchase nearly 150 fans for families in need in Wake County. Our community partners and donors make our work possible, and we are forever grateful!

Reminder our fan giveaway is Wednesday, July 24! First come, first served starting at 9:00 a.m. at our Center of Hope location at 1863 Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. We want to help those in need beat the heat this summer. Proof of Wake County residency is required. Please bring NC driver's license, utility bill with name and current address, or lease agreement.

We are thankful for those in our community who help us fulfill our mission to help others. Meet one of them. https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/wake/news/donut-stop-believing-in-the-power-of-giving.

Donut stop believing in the power of giving - The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties Raleigh doughnut shop owner recognized by The Salvation Army and Knights of Columbus for generous spirit and serving those in need.. The Salvation Army of Wake County

Sunday Inspiration:
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
-1 Corinthians 16:13

We are gearing up for our fan giveaway next week! Thank you to Westlake Ace Hardware Cary for your partnership and to all the customers who donated to help those in need cool off this summer. We picked up 149 fans today and will hand them out at our Center of Hope location at 1863 Capital Blvd. in Raleigh on Wednesday, July 24 from 9 until noon or as long as supplies last. First come, first served. You must provide proof of Wake County residency--NC driver's license, utility bill with name and current address, or lease agreement.

Our Project CATCH Back to School Bash is right around the corner and our volunteers are ready to begin stuffing book bags! We are in need of school supplies! If you can help, please drop your donations off at our warehouse at 1300 Buck Jones Rd in Cary, NC or use the QR code to shop online! Project CATCH will be hosting the distribution of book bags next month for families in need. Stay tuned!

We give thanks to all those who open their hearts to help us serve the community. Thank you, Brian Van Norman, for being one of them! Read his story here: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/wake/news/donut-stop-believing-in-the-power-of-giving

Donut stop believing in the power of giving - The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties Raleigh doughnut shop owner recognized by The Salvation Army and Knights of Columbus for generous spirit and serving those in need.. The Salvation Army of Wake County

Sunday Inspiration:
"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower: the righteous run to it and are safe."
-Proverbs 18:10

Our bookbag stuffing is underway! As part of our annual Back to School Bash to help students in need, we are putting together backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies. A big thank you to our long-time volunteers from the boys team charity for getting us started. We are still in need of new school supply donations--pens, pencils, binders, notebooks, backpacks and more for Wake County children ages 4 to 18. You can drop off donations at our Center of Hope location at 1863 Capital Boulevard Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM or Friday 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM.