Stories Behind the Shield // October 1, 2024

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October 01, 2024

Amy Speropoulos, the Development and Communications Manager for The Salvation Army of Memphis and The Midsouth, is joined by 4 women who lead the way in providing help and hope for women and children who would otherwise find themselves homeless and hopeless. Dorothy Ford, The Director of Pathway of Hope Emergency Family shelter, Felicia Hayes, the Director of Renewal Place and Bonita Anderson, The Program Manager for Families First, Pathway of Hope Program at The Salvation Army of Memphis and Judy Moore, part of the Memphis Purdue Corp.

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About Stories Behind the Shield

The Salvation Army of Memphis and the Midsouth started 125 years ago by 5 churches in Memphis who donated 500 dollars, that was in the 1900’s and today we stand tall as a beacon of hope, inspiration, and encouragement. We come alongside men, women, and children to help break the chains of poverty, homelessness, and generational poverty. We know to heal Memphis it will take an Army, will you join us and be a part of HIS ARMY and our ARMY, at the Salvation Army, where salvation is free and has an eternal impact!

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