The Salvation Army of Berlin, New Hampshire received a $6,000 grant from Neil and Louise Tilloston Fund through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further The Salvation Army mission of meeting human needs by using the funds for basic and emergency support services for low-income residents throughout Berlin and Gorham New Hampshire.

Berlin Corps officers, Captains Gary and Joyce Thornton are thankful for this grant. “These funds will allow us to provide assistance with food, heat and utilities for those in need during the harsh winter months ahead,” stated Captain Gary.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.

About the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation was created in 1962 by and for the people of New Hampshire, and is dedicated to strengthening communities across the Granite State. The Foundation manages a growing collection of 1,700 philanthropic funds created by generous families, individuals and businesses, and awards more than $30 million in grants and scholarships every year. The Foundation invests charitable assets for today and tomorrow; works with generous and visionary citizens to maximize the power of their giving; supports critical work happening in New Hampshire communities and leads and collaborates on high-impact initiatives. For more information, please visit www.nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641.