Smiles Make the Greatest Gifts
Providing physical needs such as grocery, utility and gift assistance,
to emotional experiences including holiday events and traditions.
The Salvation Army's mission shines brightest at Christmas.
The Salvation Army celebrates the birth of Christ by spreading His hope, love and joy to less fortunate members of our community. In fact, our gift-giving programs and fundraising initiatives are a direct answer to God's calling to care for the poor, hungry, sick, and displaced. From physical needs such as grocery, utility and gift assistance, to emotional experiences including holiday events and traditions, to spiritual guidance that provides healing and hope, we work to assist the whole person through gifts that serve the body, mind and soul.
Holiday Assistance Program
Each year The Salvation Army Petoskey Corps provides holiday assistance to hundreds of people from new born babies to elders in care centers. Everyone deserves to have food and comfort and know that they are loved. Our hope is that those we help will see the love of Jesus Christ through our actions. No one should be forgotten during the holidays no matter what age they are. If you or someone you know needs help, please check our event listings or call us during regular business hours at (231) 347-3531.
Thanksgiving
- Grocery vouchers for Thanksgiving meals
Christmas
- Grocery vouchers for Christmas meals.
- Toy Shop– Parents are able to choose gifts for their children birth– 12th grade
- Toy Lift– Gifts are mailed to children from their incarcerated parents
- Christmas services and gifts to adult foster care and assisted living facilities
- Santa Dinner- Children eat dinner with Santa then walk down the hallway to our chapel where they tell Santa what they want for Christmas and have their photo taken. Families may also have their photo with Santa. Photos are printed for parents and/or families to take home.
- Christmas Day Dinner– Fellowship fun, games, and snacks begin at 10:30 AM followed by a traditional Christmas dinner at noon.
Easter
- Easter services and gifts to adult foster care and assisted living facilities
