The Civic Celebration is an opportunity to shine a light on those who have supported us throughout the year, those who have made a significant impact on the community, and those who have sought help through the diverse programs of The Salvation Army of Syracuse.

This year, we are thrilled to welcome Donovan McNabb as our guest speaker. 

McNabb defined an era of Philadelphia Eagles football, leading the franchise to five NFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl XXXIX berth while helping reshape the modern dual-threat quarterback position. Off the field, he has built an equally distinguished legacy as a media personality, entrepreneur, and advocate — dedicated to mentorship, business innovation, and meaningful community impact. With a platform rooted in leadership, resilience, and culture, McNabb remains a trusted voice across sports, media, and business.

We hope you will join us on October 14th for an inspiring lunch that highlights the many ways The Salvation Army transforms lives in Syracuse and honors those in the community who help us do so. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE.

Speaker Sponsor

KeyNote Sponsor

Kettle Match Sponsor

Friend of the Army

Table Sponsors

Airside Technology Co.

Century Heating & Cooling

Compugen, Inc.

Cumulus Media

Gallagher

Grossman St. Amour/Dipeso Contractors, Inc.

Hunter Ridge Construction

King + King Architects

Laura Hand

Mackenzie Hughes, LLP

Newschannel 9

Saab

St. Joseph's Health

Syracuse Crunch

Syracuse Time & Alarm Co., Inc.

The Hartford

The Oncenter Convention Center

The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters