Women's Auxiliary
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary
Our Purpose
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary functions as a fundraising and volunteer service group
in support of The Salvation Army's programs and activities in the community in cooperation with the Advisory Board.
Our Annual Fundraiser
Every February, we hold our Annual Fundraiser, Souper Bowl, at Central United Methodist Church in Concord. All funds raised directly benefit the programs of The Salvation Army of Cabarrus and Stanly Counties. Programs include nursing home visits, Angel Tree efforts, our community Food Pantry, support items for the shelter, and many others.
To see our recent and current activities, visit our Facebook page.
Our Members
For more information on The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, or to request a membership application, please contact us. We welcome all women from Cabarrus and Stanly counties to join our organization.
What We Do
Meetings
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has five general meetings each year on the 4th Tuesday of the month, starting at 10:00 am with social starting at 9:30. During the social time, we have some light food and beverages, time to chat with other members, and the opportunity to purchase gently used books and sometimes other items to contribute to our fundraising.
We have community speakers on a wide range of topics of interest to our members at our September, October, January, and March meetings. Our officers are elected at our March meeting, and our May meeting is reserved for thanking our previous officers and installing new officers.
Service Activities
Service Activities Members of the Auxiliary volunteer their time and resources for many programs, and community members are often invited to join in the activities.
Here is a sample of activities:
- Angel Tree applications
- Staffing the Angel Tree at malls
- Bag and sort Angel Tree gifts and stockings
- Silver Wings gifts and stockings for Senior Citizens
- Clothing Drive for Angel Tree
- Angel Tree and Silver Wings distribution
- League of Mercy workshops for Nursing Home residents
- Visiting local Nursing Homes
- Preparing gift bags for the Center of Hope residents
About Us
The Salvation Army has been serving Cabarrus and Stanly counties since 1930. Through the years, we've developed programs that offer pathways forward to people facing formidable challenges. Our programs are specially targeted to the areas of greatest need in our community. Everything we do is in service of rendering love, support, and guidance to those who have lost their way, lost their homes, lost their hope, or simply need encouragement and a helping hand.
- Center of Hope Emergency Shelter
- Emergency financial assistance for rent/utilities
- Food pantry
- Pathway of Hope
- Christmas Assistance
- Clothing assistance
- Worship and youth ministry
Scholarships
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has established a scholarship to recognize at least three graduating seniors or students completing a GED within this fiscal school year from Kannapolis City, Cabarrus, or Stanly counties. These scholarships will be granted to students who will be attending an Accredited College, Community College or Technical School as full-time students upon their graduation. The recipients will receive a scholarship ranging from $500 to $1,000 to be paid to their school of choice. Preference will be given to those planning to attend in-state, public institutions.
Scholarship recipients will be chosen from all the applications by our Scholarship Committee. This committee will be looking at each applicant’s financial need, their involvement in helping to better their community, and their commendable character traits.
We are pleased to help deserving students in our community reach their educational goals. An application form is available below.
Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship Committee
216 Patterson Ave SE
Concord, NC 28025
OR to:
Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship Committee
PO Box 511
Concord, NC 28026-0511