not lobbying, but we are giving the policymakers
additional information so that they can make a
clearer decision on the topic at hand.
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profit sector. I spent a day on the Hill speaking
to public servants about what might happen if
The Salvation Army had to redirect $100,000.
What would that look like? In many communities
that would mean fewer people would receive
food, fewer children would have access to after�
school activities and many homeless would
remain homeless. We are saying
"If we have to redirect our re-
sources, this is how the people
within your district will be hurt."
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National Director of Public Policy?
number of people who represent
faith�based initiatives and want
to protect religious freedoms. It
gives me the opportunity to pres-
ent the gift of His presence to peo-
ple who want to do good. I remind
them of the moral, ethical princi-
ple of doing good.
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stories of others. The Salvation
Army is deeply trusted around the
world. People look to us to lead
and to make a contribution to key
issues of concern. It is okay to
present the truth that we know
and the answers we have found.
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We want to inform so that good decisions are made.
environment, that I thought personally I would
never journey into as a Salvation Army officer.
The uniform is so well respected. In my short
tenure to this appointment, I have been so
warmly received by others of the faith�based
community. Others outside the faith�based com-
munity have said to me, "The Salvation Army!
We are so glad you are here. Tell us." These have
been some of the greatest "Ah�ha!" moments.