Stories Behind the Shield // October 8, 2024

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October 08, 2024

Amy Speropoulos, the Development and Communications Manager for The Salvation Army of Memphis and The Midsouth, interviews several women who’ve gone through our programs and were provided a second chance thanks to The Salvation Army of Memphis and The Midsouth. For nearly 125 years, we have been able to help thousands of women and children through our Purdue Center of Hope where we work to break the chains of addiction and generational poverty. We provide emergency shelter, financial assistance, youth supported programs, help with job readiness, food, transportation and more to women and children.

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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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