Testimonies
We are grateful to the people of Wake County who are passionate about The Salvation Army and give of themselves to help us Do the Most Good. See what they are saying about the Center of Hope and the Campaign to build it.
Campaign for family
"We have been blessed to offer a safe and supportive home to our family, and it was only right for us to give back to the parents in this community who are struggling every day to do the same. We admire the strength of the mothers who move into The Salvation Army shelter, as well as the staff that support, teach and witness to each individual that walks through their doors. They treat people like family without any regard to past experiences and situations. Families are strengthened at The Salvation Army and that wins our support any day."
— Steve & Judy Zelnak
Campaign for compassion
"Colleen and I continue to give our time and money to the Salvation Army of Wake County with the knowledge of what this organization does for those less fortunate every day of every month of every year. The reason we committed to this Campaign is because it’s an investment that the Salvation Army’s mission will continue in the years and decades to come. We live in a tremendous community that has so much to offer; yet when anyone faces adversity — abuse, loss of job, injury without insurance, or just bad luck — The Salvation Army is there to prop them up. The Salvation Army of Wake County makes our community stronger, safer and more complete."
— Roger F. Plott, Advisory Board Member
Campaign for hope
"To build the Center of Hope will mean Hope for the future of the Salvation Army of Wake County… to bring Hope to the homeless with a warm meal and letting them know God is always with them… Hope to the battered women and their children for a safe place to stay and help for a better future… Hope for the families that we help with utility bills, prescriptions, rent, mentoring, clothing and food. Who could not give to this Campaign?"
— Penny Heyel, Advisory Board Member
Campaign for service
"I have realized in life that there is very little that separates my family from a family that is in desperation or living day to day. With the exception of excellent parental guidance and commitment, my chances of requiring assistance would be equal to all others. In addition, none of us knows what the future holds for us. Supporting the mission(s) of The Salvation Army gives me and my family a great sense of service to our community and those families that, at this time, need assistance — knowing that, one day, we may need assistance ourselves."
— John Matthews, Advisory Board Member
Campaign for making a difference
"Becky and I believe that The Salvation Army is making a difference to people with not only a physical need, but a spiritual need as well. This Campaign will enable the Army to expand its services and make an even greater difference to thousands of people in Wake County."
— Jim & Becky Perry, Advisory Board Members
Campaign for faith
"To me, this is a campaign for faith... faith in our Father, faith in The Salvation Army, faith in each other, and faith in the future!"
— John Hatcher, Advisory Board Member