Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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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 Applications:
Gifts for children newborn to 17 years who are residents of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie County. Families also have the opportunity to register for a Thanksgiving or Christmas food basket.
October 31 at 10 am: Online applications begin - check back for the link.
November 15 - 10 am - 5 pm: In-person applications will be accepted at The Salvation Army Traverse City, 1239 Barlow St. Traverse City.
*Online registration closes December 12 at 4 pm.
Food Only - Thanksgiving or Christmas Holiday Food Baskets (available to adult household families and families without minor children only)
Applications will be accepted at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St. during normal office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 - 4 as well as during in-person holiday assistance day, November 15 from 10-5.
*Deadline for Thanksgiving Food Baskets registration is November 18.
Thanksgiving Community Meal
The Thanksgiving Community Meal will be served Wednesday, November 23, 2022, from 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixing will be served, sit down or to-go at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St.
Christmas Community Meal
The Christmas Community Meal will be served Friday, December 23, 2022, from 11:30 am – 2 pm.
Christmas Dinner with all the fixing will be served, sit down or to-go at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St.
Make Christmas Bright
Please join us in spreading the joys of Thanksgiving and Christmas to individuals and families in need this holiday season and beyond.
Become a Teen Angel
Purchase items from the Christmas Wishes, wish list.
Click here for more information on how you can help make Christmas Bright and Love Beyond the holidays!
Donate Your Time and Talents
Make a donation: Click here to securely donate online
Mail a donation: The Salvation Army, PO Box 5228, Traverse City, MI 49696-5228
Donate in person: The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow Street, Traverse City
Donate your time and volunteer to make the Holidays Bright
Donate your time to Bell Ring - register to bell ring. If you would like to reserve a location now please call Mary Vollink at 231-946-4644 or email Mary Vollink.
Support Toys for Tots - We are a proud distribution partner of Toys for Tots collections at our Christmas Toy Shop
For more information contact Ruth Blick, Director of Community Resource Development at (231) 946-4644 ext. 308.
