Salvation Army faces drastic cuts from United Way, risking critical services

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Salvation Army faces drastic cuts from United Way, risking critical services
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Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester is among the local nonprofit organizations losing critical funding as the United Way of Greater

Democrats are turning their focus to the future under a potential Kamala Harris administration in the second day of the DNC.Rochester, N.Y. – The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester is among the local nonprofit organizations losing critical funding as the United Way of Greater Rochester of the Finger Lakes makes significant cuts.

The Salvation Army is losing approximately 85% of critical United Way funding. The nonprofit, along with many others, is scrambling to find solutions.Major Rick Starkey is the director of Monroe County operations for the Salvation Army. Starkey said the program serves up to 9,000 clients each year. The program previously received $600,000 from United Way’s Community Impact Fund. When the calendar turns to 2025, that amount will drop to $85,000.

Starkey said many people rely on Salvation Army services for everyday needs and up to 100 people come through the door daily.

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