Two new Senior Soldiers were enrolled Sunday, September 27.
Congrats to Capri & Victor
FedEx volunteers and United Way celebrate on September 25 the weeklong FedEx Cares community service with multiple acts of caring; decorating projects at The Salvation Army
Scores of FedEx volunteers will celebrate FedEx Cares Week with United Way of Greater Greensboro at The Salvation Army, where the will clean, paint and assist at a breakfast rally, 9 a.m., September 25, 821 South Aycock Street, Greensboro.
"The fantastic outpouring of caring service is in direct proportion to the significance of FedEx's massive facility here and the big hearts of the teams of volunteers," said Major Paul Egan, corps officer, The Salvation Army of Greensboro, with projects funded by United Way of Greater Greensboro. "With enthusiasm, the FedEx Cares teams have demonstrated enduring goodness, which is an essential element in transforming peoples' lives."
After breakfast, the teams will continue their work, a first for Greensboro, as part of FedEx's five-year old FedEx Cares' global community service initiative.
During past week The Salvation Army facilities, teams of FedEx volunteers sorted clothes and items at the Family Store, served meals at the Center Hope shelter to success, painted the Army's multipurpose room and a "spread the love" in a much needed mulch application at the Central unit, Boys & Girls Clubs.
"We have two very important partners coming together in an effort to meet critical needs in our community," said Keith Barsuhn, president, United Way of Greater Greensboro. "Fed Ex has long been known as an outstanding corporate citizen with a history of generous individual giving. There's never been a more meaningful time for The Salvation Army of Greensboro's work; especially as we think about the increased demand for emergency assistance."
Daily in the Piedmont, The Salvation Army's eight corps perform more than 2,000 acts of caring (feeding, clothing, housing, youth development), establishing itself as the largest private, nongovernmental social services organization.
At the breakfast Rally, Joe Stephens, FedEx managing director of Air-Ground & Freight Services in Virginia-Carolinas region for FedEx Express, will discuss corporate responsibility and his company's business and community service commitment to Greensboro and the region. Other scheduled speakers are Keith Barsuhn, United Way of Greater Greensboro and Major Egan.
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NightWatch held a meeting, Thursday, August 20, 2009 at The Salvation Army Worship Center to discuss the upcoming year of ministry. Steve presented Deb with a plaque in honor of her being the NightWatch Volunteer of the Year.
Congratulations Deb, keep doing God's work
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Summer is nearing the end. Guilford County Schools begin Tuesday, August 25, 2009. The summer has been an exciting time for many youth in Greensboro. Both Corps children and Boys & Girls Club members attended Camp Walter Johnson for week-long camping experiences. 4 Corps members attended the Territorial Music Institute held this year at Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian Texas for 10 days of intense music and drama classes, as well as a variety of fun evening programs.
Travis Roberts - heading to the College for Officer Training - the News & Record printed an article
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Victor & Christy
Many of the volunteers
Bradley in the truck
Michael & Volunteer sorting donated items.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS - ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
Every second Saturday in May letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America deliver much more than mail when they walk and drive along their postal routes. They also collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive - the largest one-day food drive in the nation and probably the world.
The effort by letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), with the help of rural letter carriers, other postal employees and numerous other volunteers has resulted in delivery of nearly one billion pounds of donations to community food banks and pantries over the past 16 years.
This year it was held on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The Salvation Army Youth Group R.A.W, a HS Marine ROTC, and some individual volunteers met at a collection site on West Market Street; unloading the Letter Carrier's trucks, sorting items and loading them into a trailer. Some of the volunteers cooked hot dogs and hamburgers to feed the letter carriers lunch. The R.A.W. Youth Group provided baked goods for dessert.
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COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRIES - Sunday, April 26, 2009 we celebrated Community Care Sunday. Major Karen Egan presented two certificates from DHQ to Wanda Martin & Mary Marshall for making 10 or more visits in 2008. Mary Marshall was also presented an award from THQ for 20 years of service in the Community Care Ministry.
Mary & Major Karen Egan
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Youth Councils - Three of our delegates were involved in the Divisional Youth Drama Team at Ridgecrest, NC. Here is a slideshow of their performances
Bradley & Michael were asked to do a Mime at the Saturday Evening Meeting,
the theme was the Embraceable Truth. Here is a slideshow of that performance.
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Donate the balance of your gift cards you received for Christmas to The Salvation Army. News14 covered the story
New Soldier Enrolled
We enrolled a new Soldier on Sunday, February 15, 2009, Joe Ann Cain. We are so excited to have a new soldier to help fight in God's army. Please join us in prayer for Joe Ann in her decision. 
Annual Dinner
The 2007-2008 Annual Dinner was held on Wednesday, January 28. Our special guest was Major Nancy Henry, Divisional Secretary of Women's Ministries. The theme was Baskets of Blessings. The room was decorated beautifully with baskets that were given as door prizes. The Home League, Men's Club and Community Care Ministries members were honored for their participation and leadership in these programs. The dinner was wonderful. It was a great evening
Major Karen Egan and Major Nancy Henry
Table Setting with Basket Centerpiece
Home League and Community Care Leaders for 2007-2008 year
Wanda was our only Honorama recipient this year. Congratulations Wanda!