A Legacy of Service, A Commitment to Action
Jackson Sutton continues a family tradition of faith in action through The Salvation Army
For Jackson Sutton, supporting The Salvation Army is a continuation of a family legacy and a personal calling rooted in faith.
A lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, Jackson grew up watching his grandparents and father actively serve The Salvation Army. What began as a family influence eventually became a personal passion. Today, Jackson serves on the Advisory Board, helping guide the organization’s work while balancing life as a husband, father of two young children, and leader within his family’s local business.
Now working at Sutton Brothers, the family-owned plumbing, HVAC, and electrical company based in Kernersville, Jackson wears many hats—marketing, operations, and even climbing onto roofs when needed. But no matter the role, his approach to life and leadership is grounded in faith, service, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in his community
Faith That Shows Up
Jackson’s involvement deepened when he helped launch Echelon, The Salvation Army’s young professionals group, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the program eventually fulfilled its purpose and concluded, it opened the door for Jackson to become more deeply engaged through the Advisory Board, where he continues to help guide the organization’s mission and outreach
What keeps him committed?
“I like that The Salvation Army is rooted in Christ,” Jackson shares. “It reaches the least, the last, and the lost—and it does it with the grace, peace, and love of Christ. That’s the kind of Kingdom impact I want to be part of.”
Filling the Gap Where Others Can’t
Jackson believes The Salvation Army plays a critical role in Winston-Salem—stepping in where systems, circumstances, or support networks have failed.
When families face utility shutoffs, when a broken-down car threatens someone’s job and housing, when children need a safe place after school, or when families experience homelessness, The Salvation Army fills the gap with compassion and practical help
The Salvation Army does the work of Christ,” Jackson says. “And most of the time, it happens quietly—behind the scenes—without recognition. But without it, our city would feel the loss deeply.”
Small Moments, Eternal Impact
Some of Jackson’s most meaningful experiences have come through simple acts of service—tutoring children at the Red Shield Youth Center, reading to kids at the Center of Hope, and spending time with young people who long for encouragement and consistency.
“It only takes up a small part of my day,” he reflects, “but what that does for a child—for their entire week—is incredible.”
Why It Matters
In a world filled with noise, division, and online chaos, Jackson encourages others to focus on what they can control: local action, real relationships, and tangible impact.
“The Salvation Army is action,” he says. “If you want to make a difference, don’t just talk about it—be part of something that’s changing lives right here, right now.”
For Jackson Sutton, serving through The Salvation Army is more than volunteering or giving—it’s faith put into motion, blessing shared, and hope extended to future generations.