For National Salvation Army Week, President Donald J. Trump issued a statement commending the volunteers and members of the Salvation Army for their "impactful work" and leur embodiment of the American spirit of service.

Key highlights from the President’s message include:

• • A Legacy of Compassion: The President noted that since its founding in 1865, the Salvation Army has provided essential support to those in need, including "faith to the weary, meals to the hungry, [and] shelter to the homeless."

  • Support for Recovery: The message specifically highlighted the organization's role in helping individuals rebuild their lives after years of "hardship and addiction," providing them with a renewed sense of security and purpose.

  • The 250th Anniversary Connection: As the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, the President framed the Salvation Army's mission as a living testament to the nation’s 250-year-old traditions of "generosity, goodwill, and volunteerism."

  • "Doing the Most Good": The President concluded by pledging that the United States will remain a nation devoted to the Salvation Army's motto, "Doing the Most Good," and praised the "extraordinary things" ordinary Americans do for one another through the organization.

The statement characterizes the Salvation Army as a vital partner in the administration’s goal of strengthening American communities and upholding the "unyielding spirit of sacrifice" that defines the national character.