Every donation means more this year because inflation, economic effects lead to an 8% drop in donations
Alexandria, Washington, December 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In 2022, inflation has soared to 8.3 percent, drastically affecting the ability of nearly 92 million Americans to afford the cost of living and basic necessities like rent, mortgage, utilities, gas and food. Even more, about 200 million now live paycheck to paycheck. The escalation in costs has increased requests for assistance by 30-50 percent in many communities, compared to previous years. These needs increase even more during the holiday season, when temperatures drop and more people come seeking shelter and assistance to keep a roof over their heads.
The Salvation Army is calling on Americans to close fundraising gaps as the need soars
The Salvation Army is calling on Americans to close fundraising gaps as the need soars
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“Because of the overwhelming generosity of our loyal donors, corporate partners, and over 1.3 million volunteers, the Salvation Army has been able to meet the needs of the most vulnerable communities in the country, 365 days a year,” said the National Commander of the Salvation Army. , the commissioner Kenneth Hodder. “But with the great strain many people and families are feeling this year, we will rely on the steadfast support of our friends to help us reach out to people in need.”
The fear of rising inflation is expected to continue, the need for aid to poverty, relief from natural disasters and support for the epidemic is growing stronger. With a footprint of over 7,200 locations nationwide, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of local communities with tailored programs and services throughout the year. As the nation’s largest non-governmental direct provider of social services, The Salvation Army invites supporters to Love Beyond Christmas to ensure that millions of individuals and families receive help and hope through the end of the year and beyond.
The Salvation Army serves more than 25 million people each year with 2.3 million people receiving holiday assistance, alone. Across the country, The Salvation Army has provided vulnerable people with over 171 million meals, and assisted 4 million people with the financial assistance they need to stay in their homes.
The best way to ensure your neighbors get the help they need is to love beyond Christmas by continuing to support The Salvation Army throughout the year. Your donations become the resources needed to provide essential services across the country.
We invite you to love beyond this year by giving online, or by setting up a monthly recurring gift, at SalvationArmyUSA.org.
- Sign up for a sustaining gift of 25 dollars A month, which can mean the difference between a family staying at home or falling below the poverty line and living on the streets.
- to donate Encrypted currency same as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
- Ask Amazon’s Alexa to donate by saying “Alexa, donate to the Salvation Army,” followed by the amount.
- Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY to donate over the phone.
Funds stay in the communities where they are donated to meet the growing needs of your vulnerable neighbors this holiday season and beyond.
About the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army serves more than 25 million people in America every year, helping them overcome poverty, addiction and financial difficulties through a variety of social services. By providing food to the hungry, emergency aid to disaster survivors, rehabilitation to those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and clothing and shelter to people in need, the Salvation Army does its best in 7,200 activity centers throughout the country. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked #2 on “America’s Favorite Charity” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us at Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.
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