Salvation Army Echelon

Echelon Cleveland, a group of young professionals who support The Salvation Army through community service events, organized a Back-to-School Carnival for the benefit of 140 family members staying in the Army’s emergency family shelter. Each child got to choose a backpack, filled with school supplies, as they entered the room. From there, they moved about to discover their favorite activities. #communityservice #backtoschool #familyfun

The Omaha Chapter President, Vice President, and Officer Liaison joined The Salvation Army's National Commander Commissioner Kenneth Hodder at their recruiting event recently. They are garnering new members to join their group. We're excited to see the growth of Echelon chapters across the nation! ❤️🛡️ #SalvationArmy #Omaha #DoingTheMostGood #CommunitySupport

Echelon Syracuse recently held its 6th annual family dance at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. This Echelon-run event is a way for families of all ages to enjoy a night of fun together and began as a way to raise money for the purchase of movie tickets for teens as part of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau. At this event, nearly 200 guests joined and enjoyed exclusive, after-hours access to the zoo, music, a magic show, dancing, and games. Thanks to generous sponsors, 12 families from the local emergency family shelter were able to attend and enjoy a special night at the zoo.

After a multi-year hiatus, The Salvation Army Echelon Chicago chapter is back! Months of planning and coordination paid off as The Salvation Army brought sixty attendees together in the official Echelon kickoff event in the heart of #Chicago. Young professionals from across the city gathered, mingled, and networked with established leaders in business and philanthropy as they learned about the importance of giving back to the community.

Earlier this year, The Salvation Army Echelon Omaha hosted its first ever Basketball Skills Camp at The Salvation Army North Omaha Corps where 20 children participated and learned ball handling, passing and shooting skills. The camp was coached by Echelon Omaha members Callie Kanthack, an attorney with Lamson Dugan and Murray, Ellie Brecht, a former University of Nebraska-Omaha basketball player and current Assistant Director of Development for UNO and Klay Rowe, a 3x3 FIBA Basketball Player. At the conclusion of the event, North Omaha Corps leadership Lts. Marsha Williams-Miller and Johnny Miller, were presented a check by Echelon Omaha members for $948. The donation was made possible by the event’s generous sponsors.

Echelon chapters across the country are partnering with important stakeholders in their community to make a big impact with The Salvation Army ❤️ In Syracuse, NY, Echelon members volunteered to ring bells at Red Kettles scattered around the area leading into JMA Wireless dome before a Syracuse University football game. There were food collection sites in multiple locations collecting canned goods to help neighbors in need. Close to $2,000 in cash was collected, that went directly to The Salvation Army's local food pantry, along with the canned goods, which serves around 1,100 families each month. This event is in partnership with SU as part of a week-long, campus-wide initiative to bring awareness to food insecurity in the community.

Check out this article from SA Connects on Echelon member Sebastian Galvez, who helped start New Jersey’s first Echelon Chapter for young professionals! In the article president of the Salvation Army Echelon Chapter of Morristown, NJ, Sebastian Galvez talks about his gap year after high school, a pet contest on social media that introduced people to the Army’s work, and the power of an act of kindness ❤️

Looking back on 2023 fills us with gratitude and excitement! Together, we raised the bar with our efforts, serving more, giving more, and growing more. Thank you to every member for your invaluable contributions in raising funds for The Salvation Army and recruiting new faces into our fold. #SalvationArmyEchelon #MobilizingTheNextGeneration #DoingTheMostGood

Tomorrow is the big day! Our Echelon leadership webinar is happening at 2:30pm EST. Mariska Rowell-Lehman, a member of The Salvation Army national advisory board, will be sharing her expertise on recruiting members and leaders for your chapter. Set a reminder, clear your schedule, and get ready to gain valuable insights that will enhance your chapter's success. See you online tomorrow!

Join us one week from today for a special Echelon webinar! This will be an insightful session with Mariska Rowell-Lehman, a key member of The Salvation Army national advisory board, who will be revealing the secrets behind building a strong advisory board in your local chapter. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting, this webinar is your chance to elevate your recruiting game. Be sure to check your email for the Zoom link. See you there!