ENID, OK - The Salvation Army of Enid offers social services to support those in need, both spiritually and physically. As a United Way partner agency, the Salvation Army’s service in 2024 is being celebrated!
“We are doing a lot here at the Salvation Army,” Captain David Brittle said. “We want people to know that the money we receive goes directly back into our community. In 2024, 98 percent of our budget went directly to serve those in need.”
For those experiencing homelessness, The Salvation Army is the only shelter covering Grant, Garfield, Major and Alfalfa counties. The shelter provides meals, clothing, a shower and a warm bed.
“All services are free,” Brittle said. “We are open seven days a week, 24 hours per day. We’re here and try not to turn anyone away for any reason.”
The Salvation Army continues to serve our community well, and their team had a very busy 2024! Last year alone, 16,311 people were served through the Salvation Army’s social services programs.
⁃ 20,203 clothing items were donated to those in need.
⁃ 27,072 meals were served through their feeding program.
⁃ 11,440 nights of shelter were provided.
⁃ 5,508 households received food baskets.
⁃ 9,465 gifts were provided for kids at Christmas.
⁃ 40 youth from the community were provided a summer music camp.
⁃ More than 1,000 kids attended the Salvation Army Character Building Programs.
United Way partner agencies receive support from their business partners and your generous contributions, and play a key role in enhancing the four pillars of a thriving United Way: A Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency.
“This year, we are revamping our mission to make sure we are helping those in need as much as possible,” Brittle said. ”Our goal is to help people become productive members of society… To pick them up and put them in the right light.”
Lives in our community were enhanced in 2024 thanks to your generous contributions, not only financially, but through the gift of time. 10,196 volunteer hours were worked at the Salvation Army in 2024! Let’s continue to build a stronger community together in 2025.
Thank you for your continued support!
