Again and again the population of of the US votes with their pocketbook in favor of the good works done by organizations such as the Salvation Army.  Each Christmas generous shoppers plunk coins, bills and checks into the Salvation Army kettles. During that season they also solicit through mail appeals.  In Brevard County, Florida, alone, as much as $600,000 is raised during their annual public fund drive.  The Army receives this collective money and uses it in multiple ways. 

They will provide groceries for the homeless man who stumbles into their facility on his familiar trek to the warmer Miami sunshine. The funds provide social workers for a mother who needs a job to support her three children.  A portion of the monies will be used to secure clothes for a kindergartener who clings ashamedly behind the pants of his adoring but hurting father. 

The North Brevard Corps is led by Major Jack and Sharon Owens. The South Brevard Corps is headed by Major Time and Captain Denise Williford. The Army’s mission statement asserts, “The Salvation Army which is an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”

Nationwide, people of faith are requested to give to those in need.  Nationwide, people of faith give while proclaiming with their generous gifts that we are a people who are not for sale.