Salvation Army of Northeast Florida Celebrates New Headquarters

Dianne Lott, Deborah DeFoor, Debbie Veale, Susie O’Quinn, Leyda Garcia, NeeCee Lee, Susan Nolan, Melina Buncome, Jennifer Roberts, Susan Halil and Marilyn Carpenter
Dianne Lott, Deborah DeFoor, Debbie Veale, Susie O’Quinn, Leyda Garcia, NeeCee Lee, Susan Nolan, Melina Buncome, Jennifer Roberts, Susan Halil and Marilyn Carpenter
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The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new area command headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 16.

Following the ceremony, guests were able to take a tour of the new space, which will now serve as the central hub for the organization’s vast array of services in the region, from feeding programs, case management, emergency assistance, shelter – along with its community-based programs like Batterers Intervention program, which works to break the cycle of abuse and supporting healthier relationships.

Incoming President Debbie Veal, Chip Skinner III, Immediate Past President NeeCee Lee, Major Candice Biggers, Major Keith Biggers and Lt. Coronel Kent Davis
Incoming President Debbie Veal, Chip Skinner III, Immediate Past President NeeCee Lee, Major Candice Biggers, Major Keith Biggers and Lt. Coronel Kent Davis

“We’re excited to open this facility, not just as our new headquarters, but as a space where hope is restored, dignity is honored, and lives are changed,” said The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida Area Commander Major Keath Biggers. “This building gives us the opportunity to expand programs that meet people where they are – whether they’re seeking shelter, a warm meal, or working to rebuild their lives. It’s about offering a pathway to a brighter future for every individual we serve.”

Katy Towers with Marilyn Carpenter
Katy Towers with Marilyn Carpenter
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