DE SJR3

Recognizes the Salvation Army in Delaware for its 125th anniversary of service to individuals and families in need.

Notes the organization began in 1890 with a meeting in Wilmington and has grown to operate three Corps Ministries in Wilmington, Dover, and Seaford.

Acknowledges the Salvation Army's services including food banks, homeless shelters, clothing provision, addiction recovery programs, after-school tutoring, summer camps, and Christmas gift distributions.

States that approximately 90 cents of every dollar collected by the Salvation Army goes directly to assistance for vulnerable populations including the homeless, mentally ill, physically challenged, and victims of substance abuse.

Makes no distinctions in service based on religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.