The Salvation Army Southwest Division

06/12/2026

🍩 Donut Day may have come and gone, but we're still smiling as we look back at how The Salvation Army celebrated this special day across the Southwest Division. ❤️

From delivering donuts and prayer keychains to first responders with The Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps, to sharing appreciation with veterans, community partners, and emergency personnel through The Salvation Army - Tucson and The Salvation Army Prescott Corps, our teams carried on the legacy of the Salvation Army Donut Lassies.

In The Salvation Army Southern Nevada, staff and volunteers honored veterans with sweet treats and gratitude, while our The Salvation Army Metro Phoenix team visited the Arizona State Veteran Home alongside community partners to share donuts, resources, fellowship, and meaningful conversations.

More than 100 years after the Donut Lassies first served soldiers on the front lines during World War I, this sweet tradition continues to bring people together, spark conversations, and remind others that they are seen, valued, and appreciated.

Thank you to our volunteers and community partners who helped make National Donut Day so special. Together, we're continuing a tradition of service that has been bringing comfort, connection, and encouragement to others for more than a century. 🍩💙

06/09/2026

As the temperatures begin to soar, The Salvation Army - Tucson's Operation Chill Out is bringing critical heat relief. More than just bottles of water, this is a mission to connect neighbors facing life on the streets with programs and services to change their life for good.🙌

Thank you for making their good works possible again this summer!☀️
Give: salarmy.us/OperationCHILLOUT
Volunteer: salvationarmytucson.org/operation-chill-out

Thank you, Tucson Weekly for shining your community spotlight!

In anticipation of high Arizona summer temperatures, The Salvation Army - Tucson is rolling out its Operation Chill Out — offering unhoused individuals resources and places of refuge from the heat. Details at https://www.tucsonweekly.com/newsopinion/curr/operation-chill-out-salvation-army-helps-homeless-people-escape-heat.

06/06/2026

We love serving our beloved veterans every day, but especially on National Donut Day! Don't miss Air Force Veteran, ABC15 Arizona's Craig McKee as he visited Arizona State Veteran Home - Phoenix with The Salvation Army North West Valley Corps to celebrate with some of America's heroes.🍩🇺🇸🍩

06/05/2026

🇺🇸🍩❤️Did you know that has its roots in doing good?

In 1917, The Salvation Army began a mission to provide for U.S. soldiers fighting in WWI France. Salvation Army volunteers, nicknamed “Donut Lassies,” set up near the front lines where they could pray with the soldiers; giving them clothes, supplies and, of course, donuts.🫶

Over 100 years later, we're still blessed to bring critical care. Thanks to good people like you, The Salvation Army is still on the front lines, still fighting for good, still serving comfort and compassion to neighbors in need during all types of disaster.

🕊️"We love because he first loved us.” 📖

💟Taking a moment to celebrate our good works together after all these years, sure does make National Donut Day extra sweet!

Here's to enjoying a donut while you learn more about this awesome American tradition, including the lassies' original donut recipe at salarmy.us/NatlDonutDay🍩

06/03/2026

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”📖 Oh, the rewards for Dr. Rev. Juanita Allen! She has so selflessly served Maricopa's neighbors in need with utility bills, food, clothing, furnishings and interview preparation.

Such a happy day when Maricopa city officials, business owners and community members gathered to honor Allen, Chairperson of the Maricopa Unit of The Salvation Army, with the “Doing the Most Good” Award. ❤️

Thank you, Dr. Rev Juanita Allen! May God bless you always.

Our gratitude to InMaricopa for shining you community spotlight on such an awesome volunteer!

Juanita Allen received the Salvation Army's "Doing the Most Good" Award after years of community service in Maricopa.

06/01/2026

🇺🇸 For 250 years, Americans have shown up for their neighbors.
Today, that spirit of generosity continues through people who choose to make a difference in their communities.

Through our United by Generosity campaign, we’re inviting supporters to give $250 in honor of America’s 250th birthday and help us reach our goal of $250,000 to provide meals, shelter, heat relief, and hope for local families.

👉 Join us: salarmy.us/USA250

Thank you to 12News for shining your spotlight on this initiative and the impact it will have across the Southwest.

The Salvation Army is trying to raise $250,000 in donations to help people pay rent and groceries.

05/29/2026

What does a $250 gift to The Salvation Army do?

It can provide:
🥫 50 meals for hungry neighbors
💧 2,000 bottles of water during our extreme summer heat
🏠 Safe shelter and support for those facing hardship

As America celebrates its 250th birthday 🇺🇸, we’re inviting our community to be United By Generosity and help us reach our goal of $250,000 to support local families in need.

👉 Learn more or make a gift: SalvationArmySouthwest.org

Thank you to FOX 10 Phoenix for helping us share the impact generosity can make right here in our communities.

fox10phoenix.com/video/fmc-da3niszmb5khalxk

The Salvation Army is launching "United By Generosity," a campaign in honor of America turning 250 this July. FOX 10's Anita Roman learns more.

05/26/2026

❤️“My mother always taught me, you help wherever you can, you give what you can afford, and you give from the heart.”❤️

What began with around 1,000 pounds of food donations to The Salvation Army Mesquite's pantry back in 2015, Parade of Lights' first year, to their record-breaking 26,596 pounds collected in 2025!

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in..."📖

May God forever bless Deborah Benham for her compassion in action.✨

How one woman helped The Salvation Army collect over 26,000 pounds of hope What drives long-time volunteers to give their time to help those in need? For

05/15/2026

As we close out National Salvation Army Week, we reflect on more than 150 years of service, compassion, and hope. ❤️

What began as ministering to people living in poverty on the streets of London in 1865 has now become William and Catherine Booth's worldwide legacy and mission dedicated to serving neighbors in need without discrimination.

From disaster response and emergency shelter to youth programs, food assistance, and spiritual care, The Salvation Army continues to meet human needs in communities across the world and right here in the Southwest Division.

Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping us continue to Give with Joy every single day.