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 The 109-year-old West Pittston Salvation Army flag will be retired and displayed at the Divisional Headquarters in perpetuity.
+====West Pittston Salvation Army To Move Under Supervision of Wilkes-Barre Corps====
+Effective June 30, 2021, The Salvation Army in West Pittston will be undergoing a transition. Operations currently conducted out of the existing Corps Community Center will move under the supervision of the Wilkes-Barre Corps.
+The Salvation Army released the following:
+“When we were first stationed in West Pittston over three years ago, Lt. Holly and I were warmly welcomed by the community.” Said Lieutenant Gavin Yeatts, Commanding Corps Officer at West Pittston. “We made lifelong friends and were honored to serve such a loving community. While this is a difficult decision for everyone involved, it’s times like this that we remember we serve a God that is always moving, always blessing, and always redeeming.”
+Social services such as food, clothing and emergency assistance programs will continue without interruption, albeit under a slightly different service model. Seasonal and holiday assistance will continue to be available, as will opportunities for children and senior citizens to attend camp.
+“The decision to change the way we provide service in West Pittston is not about a lack of leadership, nor effort. Our Corps Officers have done a remarkable job doing the most they could with the resources available. Rather, this change is necessary due to a need to reduce operational costs.” said Lt. Col. Larry Ashcraft, Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army Pennsylvania and Delaware Division. “Change is never easy. It brings with it an uncertainty that can be very unsettling. The financial ramifications of keeping things status quo were just not feasible in the long term. By shifting oversight for operations to the Wilke-Barre Corps, we are able to continue serving the West Pittston community as we’ve done for 109 years.”
+Over the last year, the West Pittston location provided food and critical support to some 11,495 individuals and brightened an uncertain Christmas Season by providing more than 3,095 toys to children in need.
+The Salvation Army in West Pittston has done its utmost to meet the extraordinary needs brought about because of the pandemic. Locally the Army raised $29,083 in its annual 2020 Red Kettle Campaign. That money will stay in the West Pittston community and continue to benefit area residents in need who are served by The Salvation Army.
+The spiritual needs of individuals will continue to be met. Sunday services will be available to congregants at The Salvation Army’s Wilkes-Barre location, 17 S Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. The faithful are also invited to continue sharing the gospel via Facebook pages or SAConnects from the safety of their homes.
+Lieutenant Yeatts continued, “Our greatest aim as The Salvation Army is to walk in step with Him and participate with Him in those good works.”
 ====External====
   * [[https://www.psdispatch.com/news/75799/west-pittston-salvation-army-to-close-doors|West Pittston Salvation Army To Close Doors]]
   * [[https://www.psdispatch.com/news/76643/west-pittston-salvation-army-closes-doors-forever|West Pittston Salvation Army Closes Doors Forever]]
+  * [[https://fox56.com/news/local/west-pittston-salvation-army-to-move-under-supervision-of-wilkes-barre-corps|West Pittston Salvation Army To Move Under Supervision of Wilkes-Barre Corps]]
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