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In the aftermath of 9/11, there was work to be done and people in need of care. Salvation Army volunteers stepped into t...
09/09/2026

In the aftermath of 9/11, there was work to be done and people in need of care. Salvation Army volunteers stepped into the devastation to serve wherever they were needed: feeding recovery workers, offering comfort, and responding to needs as they arose.

“The events of that day proved that The Salvation Army’s actions spoke far louder than their words.”—Major A. Kenneth Wilson

Twenty five years later, we remember the service of these unsung heroes. Read more in 👉 https://loom.ly/izIDTto

In the aftermath of 9/11, The Salvation Army responded to immediate needs while remaining rooted in its calling to care ...
09/08/2026

In the aftermath of 9/11, The Salvation Army responded to immediate needs while remaining rooted in its calling to care for the whole person. Every meal, cup of coffee, prayer, and moment of compassion became an opportunity to serve and simply be present.

Twenty five years later, we remember the mission behind the response and the people who carried it forward. Read more in 👉 https://loom.ly/izIDTto

In the aftermath of 9/11, the need was immense, and so was the response. Supplies arrived by the truckload. Volunteers a...
09/07/2026

In the aftermath of 9/11, the need was immense, and so was the response. Supplies arrived by the truckload. Volunteers and officers worked side by side. People from across the country came together to serve a city facing unimaginable loss.

“The Salvation Army, alongside other organizations, became a pillar of resilience.” —Major Marcus Jugenheimer

Twenty five years later, we remember the people who showed up and the extraordinary spirit of service that carried the recovery efforts forward. Read more on 👉 https://loom.ly/izIDTto

09/06/2026

Listen as Major Marcus Jugenheimer reflects on the unsung heroes who stepped beyond their comfort zones to serve in the aftermath of 9/11.

“In a world that is so much about comfort and convenience right now, I would just want people to remember that we’re called to serve outside of our comfort zone, and when we do that, God honors it, God blesses it.”

Hear more stories from those who served in our documentary, Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later, releasing September 11.

09/06/2026

Grace is a gift we receive and a truth we carry with us each day. This week, may you rest in God’s grace and walk confidently in the purpose He has prepared for you.

In the aftermath of 9/11, Salvation Army canteens and supplies became a familiar sight as volunteers stepped forward to ...
09/05/2026

In the aftermath of 9/11, Salvation Army canteens and supplies became a familiar sight as volunteers stepped forward to meet the needs of first responders and recovery workers.

“I’ve always known that The Salvation Army does good things, but I never associated salvation with The Salvation Army. That’s why you do what you do. I get it.” —recounted by Commissioner Joe Noland

Read more about the people and stories behind The Salvation Army’s response in Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later 👉 https://loom.ly/JJcmYss

For Major Molly Shotzberger, serving in the aftermath of 9/11 meant caring for people facing unimaginable circumstances,...
09/04/2026

For Major Molly Shotzberger, serving in the aftermath of 9/11 meant caring for people facing unimaginable circumstances, sometimes through prayer, sometimes through small acts of comfort, and sometimes by singing a tune and handing out bubble gum. Major Molly was not just managing logistics; she was managing the human spirit. Read her story and more in "Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later", on 👉 https://loom.ly/izIDTto

At Ground Zero, ministry often looked like simply standing beside someone in their darkest moment.“The presence of that ...
09/03/2026

At Ground Zero, ministry often looked like simply standing beside someone in their darkest moment.

“The presence of that uniform ... regardless of what you’re saying or doing, brings us peace. [It] says to us, ‘It’s going to be OK.’” —recounted by Commissioner James Betts.

Read more in our story, "Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later," only on 👉 https://loom.ly/JJcmYss

09/02/2026

For Commissioner James Betts, one of the lasting lessons from Ground Zero was the power of simply being there.

In the midst of unimaginable grief, The Salvation Army offered practical assistance, but also presence, compassion, and the hope of Christ.

Stay tuned for "Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later", our full length documentary releasing September 11.

This September, we remember the unsung heroes who answered tragedy with compassion, presence, and sacrificial service in...
09/01/2026

This September, we remember the unsung heroes who answered tragedy with compassion, presence, and sacrificial service in the aftermath of 9/11. Read more of their stories on 👉 https://loom.ly/JJcmYss

Catch our documentary, "Unsung Heroes: 25 Years Later", premiering September 11 on our YouTube channel. The film runs 17 minutes, representing the 17 minutes between the impacts of the two towers.

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