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William Booth Society
Recognizing and honoring individuals, foundations, and corporations that exemplify philanthropic leadership and outstanding commitment.
It takes a special type of person to give selflessly and William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army, was this kind of person. He dedicated his life to helping the outcasts of society — the homeless, hungry, poor, and those who’d lost all hope in life.
More than a century later, the Army still has our share of special, caring people who support William Booth’s vision. They are people who give, give, and give some more, both financially and otherwise. These generous social and spiritual visionaries, donating at least $5,000 or more during a calendar year, form The William Booth Society. With their combined resources, they empower The Salvation Army to provide life-changing programs and services to people right here in our cities. We’ve all known people who dedicate their lives to bettering the lives of those around them. Could The William Booth Society be your calling too?
The Salvation Army established The William Booth Society [WBS] to recognize and honor individuals, foundations and corporations who make an annual gift of $5,000 or more to support Army programs and services in The North and Central Illinois Division. Those in The William Booth Society exemplify philanthropic leadership and outstanding commitment.
- The gift is $5,000 or more, or several gifts equal $5,000 or more in the calendar year
- The gift may be either remitted in full or a payment made on a pledge in increments of $5,000 or more
in the year - The gift is from an individual, foundation, or corporation.
The calendar year is January 1 to December 31. Annual recognition reflects those who have made gifts or payments on pledges during the prior twelve-month period.
The William Booth Society Circle - $5,000 to $9,999
Each year when your cumulative giving reaches $5,000 or more your participation in the William Booth Society is renewed. Large, transformational gifts are duly recognized through inclusion in the following Circle of the William Booth Society.
The George Scott Railton Circle - $10,000 to $24,999
Commissioner George Scott Railton and seven Lassies “invaded” New York in 1880 to launch the first work of The Salvation Army in the United States.
The Evangeline Booth Circle - $25,000 to $49,999
Evangeline Booth, dynamic daughter of William and Catherine, served as Commander of The Salvation Army in the United States, 1904-33 and was elected first woman General in 1934
The Catherine Mumford Booth Circle - $50,000 to $99,999
Co-founder of The Salvation Army, fighter for women’s rights and moral crusader, the wife of William Booth became one of the most influential women in modern religious history.
The Founder's Circle - $100,000 and above
William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army turned the world’s attention to the plight of the poor and changed the direction of Christianity.
For more information on The William Booth Society, please contact us at:
The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division
Attn: Carl Johann, Director of Principal Gifts
5040 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60630