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26 A TIME FOR GIVING

It’s time to ‘Rescue Christmas,’

and Nampa Salvation Army

Corps is leading local efforts.

“So many people are international movement, is an A day shelter, Through the 12-month program
needing services this year,” says evangelical part of the universal food pantry, and more individuals also participate in life
spokesperson Marjorie Potter. As Christian Church,” the website skills classes.
the pandemic has been ongoing, states. “Its message is based on Unique to the Nampa corps is However, a lot of times, it’s hard
the Nampa Salvation Army Corps the Bible. Its ministry is motivated the Salvation Army Community to get people in a home right away,
estimates at least 25% of people by the love of God. Its mission is to Family Shelter, which hosts meals Potter said.
seeking services are coming for the preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and day resources, such as for job Now, the shelter is open during
first time, and that is expected to and to meet human needs in His searching, laundry or showering. the coldest months of the year and
continue through the holidays. name without discrimination.” Before COVID-19, people could receives funding for those efforts.
Nampa Salvation Army Corps Potter said that line rings especially stay in the day resource center During COVID-19, those efforts
is collecting food, funds and toys true for her. all day taking care of whatever have been extended.
to support holiday traditions. “We don’t discriminate against they needed to, “things hard to Also prior to COVID-19, the
The nonprofit has opened its Toy anybody,” Potter said. “There’s no take care of on the street,” Potter after-school program hosted 40-50
and Joy shop, where community ties or hoops you have to jump described. children who had access to a gym,
members in need can make an through for services; as long as we The shelter has 14 rooms with classrooms and game room. There
appointment and select Christmas have the means, we help anybody four beds per room. The shelter is a summer camp program as well,
presents for children in their family. that needs help.” allows families to stay together, operating around 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Currently, 350 families have The Salvation Army was founded which means men and teenage “It’s there to fill the gap from right
signed up, and a total of 700 is in 1865 with Christian principles male children won’t be separated when school stops,” Potter said. “It’s
anticipated. That’s probably over by William Booth. Today, led by from the females in their family. really to help parents that are low-
2,000 children, said Potter. religious leaders, the nonprofit also “Family is a situation that falls income; … there’s scholarships as
Nampa Salvation Army is also receives federal funding to assist in through the cracks,” Potter said. “In well so they can work and keep their
preparing holiday food boxes, upholding its services. each room, a family stays together.” kinds involved during the summer
with turkey, stuffing, and other “We don’t proselytize, but if Additionally, the Rapid Rehous- and after school.”
traditional items. someone needs prayer, we do ing initiative strives to get those Right before school resumes,
“The Salvation Army, an that,” Potter said. in need into their own homes. Nampa Salvation Army hosts a

You’re making a difference.

The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever,
whenever and however we can.

When you give locally, you ensure that
the people in this community get the help they need.

TO DONATE GO TO: nampa.salvationarmy.org