The Salvation Army - Gadsden, Alabama

06/23/2026

Sometimes hope looks like a meal. Sometimes it looks like rent assistance, summer camp, or a safe place to sleep.

The Army of Hope helps provide those moments of care every single month for families and individuals in our community. ❤️



JOIN: ArmyofHopeGadsden.org

06/21/2026

Take comfort—your tears aren't wasted! God promises to turn your sorrow into a joyful harvest, and He always keeps His word. ❤️

06/21/2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026, The Salvation Army Gadsden will be saying Farewell to Lieutenant Roy Fisher. His farewell service will be at 11:00 AM and then lunch at 12:00 PM. We would love for you to join us as we say farewell but also to celebrate Father's Day! We hope to see you.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." – 3 John 1:4

Happy Father's Day to the fathers across our Salvation Army family.

The dads balancing appointments and bedtime prayers. The grandfathers whose families are now serving in their own callings. The fathers in our corps who volunteer on Saturdays and worship on Sundays and do the quiet, faithful work of raising kids who know Jesus.

3 John 1:4 was written by an elder to his spiritual children – but every father who has poured into the next generation knows this joy. The joy of watching faith take root. The joy of hearing your child pray on their own for the first time. The joy of realizing the truth you handed down wasn't lost – it was planted.

For those whose Father's Day carries weight – grief, absence, complicated memories – this verse holds space for you too. The truth you're walking in today may have been planted by someone whose love shaped you more than you realized at the time.

We celebrate the fathers who point the way. Your faithfulness echoes further than you know ☝️

06/19/2026

The Salvation Army Gadsden is closed today, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth. Have an amazing and Blessed Day!

Today we celebrate Juneteenth.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that enslaved people there were free – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. For those who had waited and endured, that day marked the arrival of a promise long overdue.

We honor the African Americans whose faith, resilience, and courage shaped this nation's path toward freedom and justice – and continue to shape it today. Their legacy lives in every community where people choose dignity over indifference and love over silence.

As a church present in 130+ countries, The Salvation Army is committed to loving inclusively and pursuing Biblical justice wherever we serve. Today we celebrate the freedom that was won, remember those who fought for it, and recommit to building communities where every person is seen, valued, and free.

How are you observing Juneteenth? Share in the comments.

06/17/2026

The Father of all creation SEES you and LOVES you! You are not alone. 🙏

06/16/2026

As my time winds down in Gadsden on Sunday, June 21, 2026, I am pleased to announce that the new Commanding Officers & Pastors will be Lieutenants Daniel & Amanda Jones with their two children, Jaden and Eli. The Jones' official day is Sunday, June 28, 2026 which will be their welcome Sunday and then the office on June 29, 2026. We invite you to come out and meet them and then stay for lunch afterwards. Attached is their bio for you to get to know a little bit about them. I know that you will love them and that they will be absolutely amazing for Gadsden.


Lieutenants Daniel and Amanda Jones were commissioned as Salvation Army officers in June of 2023 and appointed to Gadsden, Alabama in June of 2026. They come to Alabama by way of Winter Haven, Florida where they served for 3 years. They are honored to now be part of the Etowah County community and look forward to continuing their ministry and service in the area.

Lieutenant Amanda Jones is a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, and has been involved in The Salvation Army since her teenage years. She felt called to officership after being deeply moved by the mission and ministry of the Army.

Lieutenant Daniel Jones was born in Montana and raised in a military family, later settling in Panama City, Florida. He developed a passion for The Salvation Army after several summers of ministry at Camp Keystone.

The Joneses were married in 2018 and entered the Evangeline Booth College for officer training in 2021. During their time in training, they welcomed their first son, Jaden. Their second son, Eli, was born shortly after their appointment to Winter Haven in 2023. Their family also includes their tabby cat named Anya.

In their free time, the Joneses enjoy spending time together as a family, traveling, exploring new foods, and engaging in hobbies such as gaming, fishing, watching anime, listening to K-Pop, and cheering for the Florida Gators and Minnesota Vikings. United Way of Etowah County Etowah Chamber Etowah Community Food Bank City of Gadsden Etowah County Community Corrections Etowah County Emergency Management Agency Etowah County VOAD Community Action of Etowah County Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Mayor Craig Ford Gadsden Police Department Gadsden Fire Department Etowah Baptist Association

06/16/2026

Summer is one of the hardest seasons for struggling families — from food needs to childcare to financial stress. Your monthly gift helps The Salvation Army meet those needs with compassion and care. ❤️

Join the Army of Hope and help keep hope within reach this summer.

JOIN: ArmyofHopeGadsden.org

06/14/2026

No matter what this week holds, you can rest in the unfailing love of the Lord. He will never leave. His love will sustain you. Keep your eyes on Him. ❤️