The Salvation Army Cascade Division a Gold Sponsor at Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11th on new parade route, new organization team

New route: NE Beech St. and NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - North to NE Sumner St., turning left onto Sumner and concluding at Natural Grocers, 5055 NE MLK Jr., Blvd.

What: The Salvation Army Cascade Division – a long-time Veterans Day Parade participant – is a Gold Sponsor at this year’s event.  Salvation Army Corps Officers from all Portland Metro Corps programs will march behind Salvation Army banners and the Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle Band will play on a flatbed trailer.

Why: The Salvation Army participates in the Veterans Day Parade to pay tribute to the selfless service of all US soldiers who have fought bravely for the freedoms and values of Americans.

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. – noon.

Where: NE Beech St and NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Portland.

History: For the first time since 1974, the parade will travel along Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. instead of NE Sandy Blvd.  The parade was established by Vernon E. Ross, then-proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel.  Dignity Memorial assumed planning responsibilities until pausing the parade in 2020 and made the difficult decision to step down from organizing.  Now leading the parade’s team of organizers is Napoleon Hodgers, Commander of the Northwest Chapter of National Association of Black Veterans.  *Source: VeteransDayPDX.org and press release.

Salvation Army media spokesperson: Major Bob Lloyd, Portland Metro Coordinator, Salvation Army Cascade Division.  “This parade is important for us to participate, in part, because helping US Veterans and their families is the goal of one of our many important programs,” Lloyd said.  “Our Veterans and Family Center offers transitional housing as well as safety, security, help and hope by providing a place a transition that honors veterans and nurtures reconciliation.”  https://portland.salvationarmy.org/

Salvation Army media contact: Kim Beeler, Communications & Marketing Director, Salvation Army Cascade Division, Cell: (503) 908-0808.

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The Salvation Army annually helps 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.  By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country.  In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit.  For more information, visit https://portland.salvationarmy.org/.  Follow us on Twitter: @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood