When
you have a physical need sometimes there is more to the story, another
underlying cause. Maybe there is an emotion attached to the physical need,
maybe you do not feel socially accepted and that is creating the physical need
or maybe you have a spiritual disconnect and that is the underlying problem.
The Salvation Army, Midland Corps seeks to serve the needs of the whole person
physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
When
you hear of The Salvation Army you probably think of the red kettle buckets at
the mall during Christmastime. The Salvation Army is much more than that. They
take the time to understand the entire situation of each struggling client that
walks through their door, placing a great emphasis on family structure and
development. The Salvation Army offers character building programs that help
families develop attitudes and skills to improve family life, as well as a
successful life for each individual involved. Specifically, they have partnered
with The Diaper Alliance to meet the need for struggling families who need
diaper assistance. Captain Brian Goodwill states, “We here at The Salvation
Army feel we have been blessed to partner with The Diaper Alliance in order to
help meet some of the most basic needs for parents in our community. Nearly
every time we assist someone with diapers we hear them tell us ‘You don’t know
how much this will help us out.’” Goodwill continues, “With the high price of
diapers, along with the rising prices of other household basic necessities,
this partnership is now more important than ever for the families we serve.”
Meeting
immediate needs of those in our community is very important, but The Salvation
Army focuses on addressing long-term issues that will generate real life
change. Working with partners, like The Diaper Alliance, allows The Salvation
Army to meet a variety of needs and give their clients the best possible
assistance and care. If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army
visit their website or call Captain Brian Goodwill at
(989) 496-2787.
