2026 Advisory Board Members Serve Our Community With Kindness and Passion
If you’ve ever dropped a few dollars into a red kettle at Christmastime, you’ve already brushed up against the mission of The Salvation Army. For many, that’s where the story starts. But what happens beyond the bell?
For Jimmy Eggers, the new Chair of our 2026 Advisory Board, that early image left a lasting impression.
“My first exposure to the Salvation Army was over the holidays as a kid, watching the volunteers ring the bell,” Jimmy shares. “It wasn't until quite awhile later that I learned a bit more about the Salvation Army…”
That “bit more” turned into something much bigger.
Why We Exist
The Salvation Army exists for one reason: to meet human needs in Christ’s name without discrimination. At our core, we are a Christian organization committed to caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
As Jimmy puts it:
“The Salvation Army does the work of Jesus Christ by giving less fortunate folks a chance to heal and rediscover their faith, while equipping them with skills that they will need to become productive, independent members of society.”
That’s not just a mission statement. It’s daily, hands-on work.
What We Do
In our community, The Salvation Army responds to some of the most pressing challenges of our time:
- Homelessness – Providing shelter, stability, and a pathway forward
- Food insecurity – Offering meals and groceries to families in crisis
- Addiction and recovery support – Helping individuals rebuild their lives
- Senior and family services – Supporting vulnerable neighbors with dignity
- Spiritual care and ministry – Walking alongside people in their faith journey
Jimmy sees this work up close.
“We as a society struggle to find the answers to homelessness, education and senior support. The Salvation Army is an organization that does just that.”
Every day, dedicated staff and volunteers step into complex situations with compassion, structure, and hope.
Who We Serve
We serve our neighbors. The single parent choosing between rent and groceries. The senior on a fixed income who can’t keep up with rising costs. The individual battling addiction who wants a second chance. The family displaced by crisis.
And we serve them without judgment.
Jimmy believes deeply in what’s possible when people are given the right support:
“I am a big believer that with the right support and resources, everyone can find success in life. The Army, through the work of ministry, gives folks that infrastructure that is necessary to do so.”
That infrastructure looks like safe shelter, job readiness programs, case management, mentorship, prayer, and practical assistance. It looks like hope with a plan.
Why Your Support Matters
The Salvation Army is not a distant national organization operating in abstraction. It is local. It is relational. And it is powered by people like you.
“It is because of these, and many other reasons, that I have chosen to support the Salvation Army,” Jimmy says.
When you give, volunteer, or advocate, you become part of the solution. You help provide the meals, the beds, the counseling, the job training, the encouragement. You help someone move from crisis to stability.
And perhaps most importantly, you help restore dignity.
As Jimmy reminds us:
“This is why the Army is so very important to our community and is exactly why folks should continue to support it.”
The needs in our community are real. But so is the impact we can make—together.
If you believe that everyone deserves a chance to heal, to grow, and to thrive, we invite you to stand with The Salvation Army. Give. Volunteer. Pray. Share the mission.
Because when we come together, hope isn’t just a word—it becomes a lifeline.