The Salvation Army Announces Impact Of Rescue Christmas Campaign
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Salvation Army’s Chattanooga Area Command announced Thursday that 5,611 Angel Tree recipients, 2,376 families and 150 individuals facing homelessness were supported by the organization’s Rescue Christmas fundraising campaign. "The impact of the campaign signals a sharp increase in the number of families who now meet the poverty threshold in the Chattanooga and Cleveland regions," officials said. In 2020, the organization saw a 64 percent increase in the number of families relying on The Salvation Army’s support.
“As we approached this holiday season, we understood the distinct challenges of meeting the tremendous need faced by a growing number of individuals and families in our area,” said Major Mark Smith of the Chattanooga Area Command.