Salisbury, MD – The Salvation Army Salisbury, serving Lower Eastern Shore, is proud to celebrate National Salvation Army Week, May 12–18, 2025. The week is dedicated to honoring the work and ministry of The Salvation Army, which has faithfully served the community since its founding. Each year, this special week offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make the mission of The Salvation Army possible.
In 1954, the United States Congress declared National Salvation Army Week, with President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaiming it as a time to honor the dedication and service of The Salvation Army. Today, the organization operates in 134 countries, with a mission to ‘Love Beyond’—beyond hunger, homelessness, disasters, and more.
To commemorate this week locally, The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore invites the public to its 2nd Annual National Salvation Army Week Community Day Celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 407 Oak Street, Salisbury, MD. This free, family-friendly event will bring together neighbors, partners, and supporters for a day of fun, connection, and giving back.
Event Highlights Include:
- Local Community Partner Tables
- A Super Thrift Store Sale
- Unique finds from community vendors
- Music and entertainment
- Family games and activities
- The Salvation Army Alumni Flag Football Game
- Exciting prizes and giveaways
“We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together,” said Captain Angel Simmons, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore. “This day is about celebrating hope, building connections, and serving one another.”
Community members are encouraged to get involved through volunteering, donating, or participating as vendors. Gift cards and prize donations are welcome. Volunteers can sign up at: https://www.shoregetconnected.org/need/detail/?need_id=1069808.
National Salvation Army Week Calendar of Events in Salisbury:
- Monday, May 12 – Movers and Motivators (Staff Appreciation)
• Wednesday, May 14 – Word for Wednesday (5:30 PM Worship & Testimony)
• Thursday, May 15 – Cookies with the Corps Officers (11 AM Q&A w/ a tour)
• Friday, May 16 – Flashback Friday (Interactive Facebook live post)
• Saturday, May 17 – Community Day (10 AM – 3 PM)
• Sunday, May 18 – Worship Service (11 AM)
For more information or to get involved, contact Captain Angel Simmons at 410-749-7771 ext. 102 or salisburymd@uss.salvationarmy.org.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 27 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 6,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information about your local Salvation Army, visit www.salisbury.salvationarmypotomac.organd #DoingTheMostGood.
