Thank You Charlevoix County Community Foundation
THE SALVATION ARMY OF PETOSKEY ASSISTED CHARLEVOIX COUNTY RESIDENTS IN NEED WITH MORE THAN $9,500 IN EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND MANY GRACIOUS DONORS.
September 29, 2020, Petoskey, MI- The Charlevoix County Community Foundation awarded The Salvation Army Petoskey Corps with a $9,500.00 grant to serve Charlevoix County residents through their Emergency Financial Assistance Program last fall. This was long before we learned about or suffered from any effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we had emergency financial assistance available, we were able to meet that need right from the beginning.
Without Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAP), many families would have had to make the choice between having basic needs such as heat for their home, rent, food on their tables, medical needs and many other tough choices no one should ever have to make. Due to COVID-19 and increased need, The Salvation Army of Petoskey already provided $198,000 of Emergency Financial Assistance within their 3-county service area by the end of August, and the need continues to rise.
Envoy Greg Irwin says “We are living in a different world today than it was just a few months ago. We must be sensitive to others needs and help one another through this scary time; especially those who are the most vulnerable who are unable to care for themselves and have an increased risk of becoming ill. The Salvation Army is here for those in need and will continue to be on the front line so long as God allows us to be”.
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is a local charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of Charlevoix County by building permanent endowment, addressing needs through grant making, and providing leadership resources to serve the community. More information about the Charlevoix County Community Foundation may be found at www.c3f.org or by calling 231-536-2440.
The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. To give to The Petoskey Salvation Army, visit SAPetoskey.org, or send a check or money order made out to The Salvation Army of Petoskey to 712 Pleasant St, Petoskey, MI 49770. If you need help or want to learn more information about The Salvation Army of Petoskey’s ministries and programs, please visit SAPetoskey.org or call us at (231) 347-3531.