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2022 Annual Report
Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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2022 Annual Report
The Salvation Army of Georgetown, SC
Dear Friends,
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
We are incredibly grateful to those who support The Salvation Army. Due to your love and generosity, we are able to assist individuals and families across the Carolinas who come to us in need. Whether it be shelter, nourishment, empowering our youth, or spiritual support, The Salvation Army is there.
In the pages of this annual report, you will read how The Salvation Army is a refuge for individuals in their times of need. Yet, the programs and services we provide would not be possible without your generosity. We thank you for allowing us to make a difference in countless lives – and above all, love.
May God bless you!
Lieutenants Joshua and Amber Smith
4,798
PERSONS SERVED
833
FOOD BOXES/
GROCERIES
304
ENERGY
ASSISTANCE
2,517
CLOTHING
ITEMS
PATRICIA's Story
Patricia had just settled in for the night when it began to rain outside. She didn’t follow the news and wasn’t aware that Hurricane Joaquin was threatening the entire southeast coast. Within 24 hours, the rainfall in South Carolina had reached record levels. Rainwater was already filling her home when the nearby dam failed. Patricia and her son were trapped inside for days. There was no way in and no way out.
“Our apartment is at the bottom of a hill so the water was coming from different directions and it was all just there. [The emergency responders] had to wait until the water dried up because that was the only way for them to come in and to see if we needed anything. That’s when they brought the water and food. We weren’t able to go anywhere and a lot of people didn’t have food, didn’t have water, they didn’t have anything.”
Hurricane Joaquin devastated the entire region with a magnitude of flooding seen only once every 1,000 years. As a result, Patricia lost everything she had worked so hard for. Her apartment and everything inside were ruled total losses. She had nowhere to turn and with her small savings already exhausted, she and her son soon found themselves living in their car.
After several months of working to get back on her feet, she turned to The Salvation Army, in need of food and other assistance. There, she found compassion and focus on long-term recovery efforts. They provided more than emergency access to food and water; they wanted to help her rebuild her life. She was able to meet with a caseworker who helped Patricia access the resources she so desperately needed.
“But a lot of other places were like ‘We’re booked and we can’t talk to anybody.’ I have never contacted The Salvation Army and they said that. If there is nobody in South Carolina, The Salvation Army is here, and that’s a blessing to know that.”
“We weren’t able to go anywhere and a lot of people didn’t have food, didn’t have water, they didn’t have anything.”
GOVERNMENT & FUNDING AGENCIES
$14,955
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER REVENUE
$8,600
FAMILY STORE
$530,405
DONATIONS
$306,807
TOTAL REVENUE
$860,767
CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
$129,008
MANAGEMENT & GENERAL
$97,304
SOCIAL SERVICES
$613,066
FUNDRAISING
$16,249
TOTAL EXPENSES
$855,627
Supported in part by the United Way