The Salvation Army of Chattanooga celebrates its 124th year of services in Chattanooga
The Salvation Army of Chattanooga celebrates its 124th year of services in Greater Chattanooga on Thursday. A 124th Year Birthday Party will be held at The Salvation Army East Lake Corps and Community Center, 2140 East 28th St. at 5:30 p.m.
"The Salvation Army will celebrate with the area youth by throwing a large fun birthday party," officials said. "The Salvation Army East Lake Center serves as a beacon of light in an area of town better known for its crime and gang violence.
The Salvation Army serves at risk youth and families in need of assistance from this center. Social Services, educational classes, life-skill classes, after-school activities, and spiritual programs are among the services provided at this location.
"The Chattanooga Salvation Army has been serving our community for 124 years. According to an 1893 story in the Chattanooga Times, Salvation Army District Officer J.C. Smith arrived in town on the 16th, and the next day he greeted Chattanoogans with these timely words, 'We (come) with peace, charity, and goodwill toward everyone, and we trust we shall succeed in doing good.'
"Adjutant Smith's words still ring true today in Chattanooga and around the world where The Salvation Army serves in 128 countries. Our promise to our community is 'Doing the Most Good for people in need with donors' contributions of money, time and resources.'
"Without discrimination or cost, The Salvation Army continues to offer social services to provide emergency assistance, spiritual outreach with character-building church programs for all ages, and holiday assistance like Angel Tree that bring the joy of Christmas to thousands of individuals and families."
For more information, contact Kimberly George at 423-756-1023.
The Salvation Army of Chattanooga celebrates its 124th year of services in Chattanooga