Lansing Mayor Andy Schor kicks off National Salvation Army Week
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing Mayor Andy Schor read a Proclamation in honor of The Lansing Capitol Area Salvation Army kicking off its 140th anniversary as part of the National Salvation Army Week.
Schor was joined by Corps Officers Major Nathan and Captain Michelle Johnson at Lansing City Hall on Monday. Lt. Colonel Steve Merrit, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division was in attendance.
The Salvation Army Week was established by President Eisenhower in 1954, nearly 100 years ago after the Salvation Army was established in London, England.
Organizer officials say this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate The Salvation Army’s volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries who help to enable the non-profit to serve there in the U.S.
For more information about National Salvation Army Week, visit the website here.
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