Springfield Business Journal_2019-08-23

G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S T H E S A L V AT I O N A R M Y A D D R E S S 1 707 W. C h e st n u t E x p re s sway, S p r i n g f i e ld , M O 65 8 02 P H O N E 41 7- 8 62- 550 9 W E B S I T E s a l vat i on a r mys p r i n g f i e l d.o rg SO C IA L ME D IA / S a l vat i o n A r my O z a r k A re a TOTA L N UM B E R O F EM P LOY E E S 4 8 A N N UA L R E V E N U E S $ 2 , 70 4 , 707 TOP E X EC U T I V E M a j o r Ro b e r t B utt rey B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S C H A I RP E R SO N : J a n M i l l i n g to n B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S H a ro l d B e n g s c h D a n i el B. D rew r y B et h a ny Fo r re ste r S teve Fox B re nt G a r r i s o n M o l l y H o l t m a n n B r i a n R. J a re d D. E r i c Mc C l u re D a r re l l L . Mo o re Ke i t h N o b l e To nya Pr i ce G re g R a m sey N i c k S h e p p a rd Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is moti- vated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Service Area Greene and Christian Counties. Programs and Services: • Back-to-School Assistance • Housing and Shelter • Emergency social services - rental, prescription, utilities, transportation, and food pantry assistance • Food assistance - daily local feeding programs for the homeless, senior citizens, and children • Summer day camp and after-school programs • Worship center and services Funding The Salvation Army receives funding from the United Way of the Ozarks, as well as from individuals, private foundations, government agencies, and local corporations. 12 Month Goals Over the next 12 months, we will be actively engaged in the community to increase awareness of our programs and services, with the goals of providing assistance to those in need who may not be aware of what we do, increasing our volunteer base, identify- ing new funding opportunities, and connecting with our current donors. Annual Events • Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign – November 8, 2019 • National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (beneficiary agency) – May 9, 2020 • United Way Day of Caring (participant agency) How People and Businesses Can Help The Salvation Army is one of the most efficient and effective nonprofit organizations around, with $.82 of every dollar going toward direct support of vital local programs and services. Outright gifts such as cash, securities, real estate, or tangible property can benefit The Salvation Army’s programs here and now. Charitable gift annuities, remainder trusts, bequests or life insurance policies are also a few ways you can leave a lasting legacy for future generations. 84 2019 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT