This nonprofit is featured in the WALTER Guide to Giving 2026, a curated guide to Raleigh and Wake County organizations that depend on holiday-season support.

For nearly 140 years, The Salvation Army of Wake County has been a trusted resource for families in crisis, offering emergency shelter, food assistance, clothing, and disaster relief to those in need. They operate the largest family shelter in Wake County and provide hundreds of meals and groceries each week to those in need. They also offer crisis intervention support and case management services for victims of human trafficking.

In addition to supporting individuals experiencing crises, the Salvation Army of Wake County offers ongoing support to our area’s lower-income residents through a variety of programs. It operates a Thrift Store and provides vouchers for clothing and household goods for those in need, and offers programs to seniors to help combat isolation and loneliness. For young people, it offers athletic programs to learn the importance of team play and good sportsmanship.

The Salvation Army of Wake County also works to make sure the holidays are joyous for all of our residents through the Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas gifts to more than 7,000 children each year. The Salvation Army’s work is only possible thanks to generous donors, volunteers, and community partners.

For more information, visit salvationarmyusa.org

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A version of this article originally appeared in the November 2026 issue of WALTER Magazine.