The Salvation Army of Central Virginia Hosts Prayer Breakfast
A community gathering to speak and pray for solutions for homelessness
WHO
Majors Samuel and Christine Kim
Area Commanders, The Salvation Army of Central Virginia
WHAT
The Salvation Army is hosting a community gathering to address the shelter and housing crisis affecting nearly 700 individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond. The Prayer Breakfast offers a space and place for local church leaders and community members to be a meaningful witness to one another and lift up shared values and faith.
WHY
Shelter is a basic human need and without permanent housing, it is nearly ipmossible to find employment or improve one’s physical and/or mental health. The Salvation Army Central Virginia serves on the front lines in the fight against poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction and other issues impacting vulnerable individuals and families living in the 16 localities across the Greater Richmond Area.
WHEN
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Program: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
*Majors Kim will be available for interviews, photos and tours after the program.
WHERE
The Salvation Army Chamberlayne Avenue Emergency Shelter
1900 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 25 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services and youth programs and is #DoingTheMostGood at 7,600 centers around the country. Since 1885, The Salvation Army has been serving the Richmond area, and today, The Salvation Army Central Virginia Area Command meets needs across 16 localities through the Men and Families Housing First Shelter, Inclement Weather Shelter, food assistance, canteen ministry, rent and utility assistance, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club and the Corps/Church. For more information, visit salvationarmycentralva.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn @SalArmyRVA and #DoingTheMostGood.