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Our Mission
Echelon seeks to mobilize the next generation for The Salvation Army by providing opportunities for young adults to engage with the organization through fellowship and networking, donations and fundraising, and service and volunteering.
Our Community
The Salvation Army Echelon Detroit is a young professionals group serving Metro Detroit. Echelon connects adults ages 21–40 with opportunities to volunteer, network, fundraise and support local nonprofit programs through The Salvation Army that help children, families, seniors and individuals throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Whether you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Metro Detroit, ways to meet other young professionals, or a chance to give back to your community, Echelon offers meaningful ways to get involved.
What We Do
Echelon Detroit brings together young professionals who want to make a difference through volunteer service, fundraising and community engagement. We support Salvation Army programs that provide food assistance, emergency financial aid, youth programs, housing support and other services for neighbors in need across Metro Detroit.
Echelon Detroit hosts events that connect young professionals with business leaders, nonprofit executives and community advocates. Members build meaningful relationships while learning how they can create lasting change in Metro Detroit.
Members serve meals through the Bed & Bread program, mentor children, ring bells during the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, pack food boxes and support community and seasonal outreach events.
Echelon Detroit hosts fundraising events throughout the year. Proceeds support meals, shelter, youth programs, emergency financial assistance and other services that strengthen Metro Detroit communities.
Our Leadership
The Echelon Detroit board consists of dedicated individuals who share a vision to transform and restore lives in our communities.
President
Merrill Lynch
Vice President
Merrill Lynch
Officer Liaison
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
Staff Liaison
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
Staff Liaison
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
Metro Detroit Advisory Board Liaison
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Become a Member
Membership is open to young professionals ages 21–40 who live or work in Metro Detroit and are passionate about volunteering, networking and making a difference in their community.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Take the Next Step
Connect with a community of young professionals dedicated to serving Metro Detroit through volunteerism, fundraising and leadership.
Contact Jonathan Hicks at jonathan.hicks@usc.salvationarmy.org to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Salvation Army Echelon Detroit is a membership group for young professionals ages 21–40 who want to volunteer, network and support local nonprofit programs serving Metro Detroit.
Anyone between the ages of 21 and 40 who wants to make a positive impact in Metro Detroit through volunteering, fundraising and professional networking.
Members volunteer throughout Metro Detroit by supporting programs that address hunger, homelessness, youth development, emergency assistance and seasonal community outreach across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Complete a membership application and commit to volunteering, attending events and supporting The Salvation Army's mission. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
