a letter from our divisional leaders

Dear Friends,

As we reflect on 2022 we are reminded of the stages of a caterpillar in a cocoon and how it reaches an eventual stage of a colorful, beautiful butterfly ready to take flight.

Although we continued to feel the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic with partial reopening, we gradually began to gather again in a real, palpable way. We are thankful for the technologies that kept us connected during a challenging time. We are ever more grateful and we celebrate that a screen is no longer so prevalent in our communications and the pandemic is no longer part of everyone’s everyday life.

We are especially thankful for the continued support of donors like you. None of the important work we do here at The Salvation Army would be possible without the individuals and organizations who partner with us to provide food, shelter, clothing, gifts, and hope to those in our community who need it the most. Some of our amazing programs and services are highlighted here – from our summer camps (Camp Kuratli, OR and Camp Pinewood, ID) returning after a two-year hiatus, to fully reopening the After School Programs in Coos Bay, OR and Nampa, ID.

Looking back on a year of hope and coming together again, we are reminded of the scripture in Isaiah 43:18-19 New King James Version:

“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

God bless you,

Majors Nancy and Raymond Dihle Divisional Leaders, The Cascade Division

By The Numbers

954,319

117,444 172,710

149,414

59,080 Nights of Lodging: Transportation Provided: 5,223

156,593

2021 BALANCE FORWARD REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $9,648,121 $876,189

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $10,524,310

An Idaho Falls basketball team organizes donations for the first “Big Big Give Away,” which served 523 individuals with warm weather clothing for the cold weather.

A Clackamas, OR volunteer runs a game for students during the Back-to-School Carnival. 254 families attended and were provided free haircuts, manicures, and face painting in addition to school supplies.

Cascade Divisional Band plays Christmas Carols while families enjoy ice skating during the Portland Metro Kettle Kick Off at Lloyd Center.

Newport Corps volunteer raises funds to support her community during the annual Kettle Bell Ringing Drive.

Volunteers prepare for the Roseburg VA Veterans food box distribution in November 2022 in partnership with the Center for Development and Civic Engagement.

A Portland Police Commander helps distribute much-needed school supplies at the Moore Street Corps Backto-School Community Resource Fair that attracted hundreds of local families.

Major Thomas Stambaugh welcomes adorable canine helpers - a group of therapy dogs that assist each month at the Boise Booth Center.

Lifeguards at the Salem Kroc Center throw pumpkins into the pool as part of its Harvest Pool Party.