Saturday, April 4, welcomed an unconventional holiday – International Pillow Fight Day! In lieu of fighting, Inspiration Mississippi partnered with Babalu Tacos & Tapas and The Salvation Army of Jackson to create an incredible annual event – Pillow Donation Day. Janet Spears, Director of Development at The Salvation Army, says, “The Pillow Donation Event was a wonderful idea!”
Throughout the day, patrons donated unused pillows for those in need, and the result was a successful event full of fun and delectable food.
The Salvation Army helps people in miraculous ways, and we wanted to share more about this remarkable organization with you. We spoke with Janet Spears to hear more about The Salvation Army, what they do, and how you can be involved:
Tell us about The Salvation Army of Jackson. Its history in Jackson and what you do on a daily basis for Mississippians?
“The Salvation Army has been active in the Jackson Metro area since 1907. We serve six counties - Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Copiah, Scott & Yazoo. On a day-to-day basis, it is the mission of The Salvation Army to aid and assist people, young and old, who are in a crisis in their life. We are noted as being one of the top most accountable non-profit organizations in the world and serve in 126 Countries. With the poverty ratio being so high in our service area, it is a daunting task to help educate people out of a poverty mentality - but we ARE making great progress. It is our mission to Break Cycles- Build Lives through education and compassion. Our slogan "Doing the Most Good" is a statement to assure our donors and clients that we serve to do the most good with the gifts and resources that are entrusted to us.”
Are you in need of any specific items or help?
“The Salvation Army is ‘always’ in need of donations to keep the educational programs going - we need clothes, furniture, household items etc. - volunteers - mentors - and supporters.”
How can Mississippians give to the Salvation Army - their time, items or monetarily?
“Mississippians can and do give - we just have to keep The Salvation Army in the Top of Mind Awareness so that people will see the change that we can make.”
Janet adds, “I would really like for anyone who is interested to take the time to see what The Salvation Army does for our area. Everyone seems to have the same remark – ‘I Had No Idea!’”
To learn more about The Salvation Army, please visit their website here.
{Photo courtesy of Mary Moment Photography}
{Blog by Mitchell Walters}
Throughout the day, patrons donated unused pillows for those in need, and the result was a successful event full of fun and delectable food.
The Salvation Army helps people in miraculous ways, and we wanted to share more about this remarkable organization with you. We spoke with Janet Spears to hear more about The Salvation Army, what they do, and how you can be involved:
Tell us about The Salvation Army of Jackson. Its history in Jackson and what you do on a daily basis for Mississippians?
“The Salvation Army has been active in the Jackson Metro area since 1907. We serve six counties - Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Copiah, Scott & Yazoo. On a day-to-day basis, it is the mission of The Salvation Army to aid and assist people, young and old, who are in a crisis in their life. We are noted as being one of the top most accountable non-profit organizations in the world and serve in 126 Countries. With the poverty ratio being so high in our service area, it is a daunting task to help educate people out of a poverty mentality - but we ARE making great progress. It is our mission to Break Cycles- Build Lives through education and compassion. Our slogan "Doing the Most Good" is a statement to assure our donors and clients that we serve to do the most good with the gifts and resources that are entrusted to us.”
Are you in need of any specific items or help?
“The Salvation Army is ‘always’ in need of donations to keep the educational programs going - we need clothes, furniture, household items etc. - volunteers - mentors - and supporters.”
How can Mississippians give to the Salvation Army - their time, items or monetarily?
“Mississippians can and do give - we just have to keep The Salvation Army in the Top of Mind Awareness so that people will see the change that we can make.”
Janet adds, “I would really like for anyone who is interested to take the time to see what The Salvation Army does for our area. Everyone seems to have the same remark – ‘I Had No Idea!’”
To learn more about The Salvation Army, please visit their website here.
{Photo courtesy of Mary Moment Photography}
{Blog by Mitchell Walters}
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