Recognizing and celebrating "National Salvation Army Week" on May 12 through May 18, 2025.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 404) introduced in the 119th Congress that recognizes and celebrates “National Salvation Army Week” from May 12 to May 18, 2025. The resolution honors The Salvation Army for its long history of serving people in need and commends its ongoing efforts in disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation, youth development, and other services nationwide. It notes Eisenhower’s 1954 proclamation creating National Salvation Army Week and highlights that the Salvation Army serves about 27 million Americans annually and operates the well-known Red Kettle Campaign (started in 1891). The bill is symbolic in nature—no new programs, funding, or regulatory changes are created—and it encourages Americans to participate in acts of service and generosity in support of the Salvation Army’s mission.
Key Points
- 1Designates May 12–18, 2025 as “National Salvation Army Week” in the United States.
- 2Commends The Salvation Army for its historic and ongoing service to individuals and families across the country.
- 3Highlights The Salvation Army’s broad range of services, including disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and youth development, noting it serves more than 27 million Americans annually.
- 4Recognizes the Red Kettle Campaign (established in 1891) as a recognizable and important fundraising tradition.
- 5Encourages all Americans to engage in acts of service and generosity to support the Salvation Army’s mission to address human need with love and compassion.