The Salvation Army of Whitley County

08/03/2026

This past Saturday we were invited to the first ever Whitley Resource Fair hosted by the Woodlands Center. We were in the school section and able to hand out Back to School Shoe Vouchers. So many in the community showed up and it was a joy to meet more in the community and tell them about what the Salvation Army does in Whitley County.

A special thank you to United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties for their help in putting together the school section. We appreciate you!

Looking forward to next year!

07/28/2026

We are very excited for this event & all that will be available to the community!

We will be handing out Back to School Shoe Vouchers for children who attend school in Whitley County.
Please note that vouchers are available on a first come first serve basis, once they are gone they are gone.

We look forward to seeing the community come out for a fun filled day!!

07/28/2026

Thank you Whitley County for always showing support for the community!

This past Saturday I was outside at Walmart for the annual “Stuff the Bus” event. All supplies were given to United Way to help fill 800 backpacks that will be given away for free! The bags are filled and ready to be given out on August 1st at the Resource Fair. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/25/2026

Stop by while you’re shopping today at Walmart and consider picking up a few extra school supplies to help local students start the school year prepared.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. We can’t wait to see you!

We will be here from 10:00AM-3:00📚✏️🚌

07/22/2026

Just 10 days away from this event and we could not be more excited!

This event is FREE and for ALL AGES

Visit United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties to get your bookbag with school supplies and stop at out table for a Back to School Shoe Voucher!

It's a bird, it's a plane - it's a helicopter at the Whitley Resource Fair happening August 1st at Indian Springs Middle School! Come watch the Parkview Samaritan land between 11 AM - 1 PM.

The Whitley Resource Fair is the perfect opportunity to get pointed in the right direction for resources as a family. Grab school supplies, find a service provider, join us for a free community lunch and more!





Bowen Health
United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties
Columbia City United Methodist Church
The Salvation Army of Whitley County
Paige's Crossing
Whitley County Health Department
Whitley County Emergency Management Agency
BABE of Whitley County

07/20/2026

📚🚌 Whitley County Salvation Army Stuff the Bus is Here! 🚌📚

Help us make a difference for local students as they head back to school!

Donation boxes are now set up at the entrance of Walmart in Columbia City and will be available July 20–25. This is this week only, so stop by while you’re shopping and consider donating a few school supplies!

We will be at Walmart Saturday, the 25th, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM and look forward to meeting more members of our community. We’d love to see you!

All donated school supplies will go to United Way, where they will be used to fill backpacks that will be distributed at the Resource Fair on August 1. The Salvation Army will also be at the Resource Fair handing out Back-to-School Shoe Vouchers to families.

*Check out the attached list of needed school supplies and drop off sites throughout the community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!*

Thank you for supporting the children and families of Whitley County! ❤️📚

07/10/2026

We’re at Kroger today with United Way from 1–5 PM collecting school supplies for the Tools for School drive! 📚✏️🚌

Stop by, say hello, and help us give local students the supplies they need for a successful school year. Every donation makes a difference!

United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties