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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

Tim Kaine

DVA · Senator

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On 2026-05-13, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered a floor speech titled "NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK" in the Senate.

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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. I rise today to recognize May 11 to May 17, 2026, as National Salvation Army Week. Founded in 1865, the Salvation Army has been unfailingly committed to serving those in need without discrimination. For more than 150 years, the Salvation Army has provided essential social services, including disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and youth development initiatives in local communities across the United States. The Salvation Army serves more than 27 million Americans annually, offering compassion, hope, and support to the most vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, human trafficking survivors, and those recovering from addiction. Across the Nation, the Salvation Army operates shelters, food pantries, job training programs, and emergency disaster relief efforts that strengthen communities and improve lives. The Salvation Army continues to be a trusted partner at the local, State, and Federal levels, providing critical services that address poverty, hunger, and natural disasters. Volunteers, donors, and officers of the Salvation Army exemplify the spirit of service, working tirelessly to provide relief and opportunity for those in need--and should be recognized and commended for their commitment to the betterment of others. I am grateful for the work that the Salvation Army accomplishes every day and applaud its dedication to social service. ____________________

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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. I rise today to recognize May 11 to May 17, 2026, as National Salvation Army Week. Founded in 1865, the Salvation Army has been unfailingly committed to serving those in need without discrimination. For more than 150 years, the Salvation Army has provided essential social services, including disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and youth development initiatives in local communities across the United States. The Salvation Army serves more than 27 million Americans annually, offering compassion, hope, and support to the most vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, human trafficking survivors, and those recovering from addiction. Across the Nation, the Salvation Army operates shelters, food pantries, job training programs, and emergency disaster relief efforts that strengthen communities and improve lives. The Salvation Army continues to be a trusted partner at the local, State, and Federal levels, providing critical services that address poverty, hunger, and natural disasters. Volunteers, donors, and officers of the Salvation Army exemplify the spirit of service, working tirelessly to provide relief and opportunity for those in need--and should be recognized and commended for their commitment to the betterment of others. I am grateful for the work that the Salvation Army accomplishes every day and applaud its dedication to social service. ____________________