The Salvation Army will begin its “Love Beyond” campaign on Monday, Feb. 14. The campaign will be an appeal and invitation to join The Salvation Army in serving suffering humanity and to show those hurting a love beyond all else. The campaign, though released on a day known for love, will go beyond that to be used all year.
“Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for The Salvation Army to release our Love Beyond campaign,” said Capt. Bradley Hargis, corps officer of The Salvation Army of Fort Smith. “While individuals throughout the world are showing love to their significant others, we are reminding people to have love for the unloved, the overlooked, the downtrodden. Love Beyond is a love that goes beyond life’s difficult circumstances. Beyond homelessness. Beyond hunger. Beyond losses.”
The Salvation Army provides year-round shelter, meals and financial assistance to people in need, and is one of the first to respond to natural disasters. Only with the public’s support can The Salvation Army provide services every day of the year. Like many other nonprofits, The Salvation Army is facing challenges to raise critical funds while requests for services continue to increase.
“We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of the community, most recently seen at Christmas with our Red Kettle Campaign. All the money raised stays here in Fort Smith and supports local programs,” said Hargis. “This Valentine’s Day we’re encouraging everyone to Love Beyond and to seek out new ways to serve and help those in need. You can enlist in Love’s Army with a sustaining gift of $25 per month or reach out to The Salvation Army to find additional ways you can give, support, and volunteer.”
For more information, call 479-783-6145 or visit salvationarmyaok.org.
