“I’m going to keep doing what I can for as long as I can. “As long as I am upright and walking and able to take sustenance, it’s a great day,” he said. Huisman doesn’t anticipate retiring to the recliner any time soon. “He has truly made a difference in our operations and in the lives of the people we serve.” “Ted helps the people we serve by treating them with respect and being there for them when they need help,” said Newton corps officer, Capt. As a Christian, I believe we are called by Jesus to help others,” said Huisman. “Jesus talked again and again about helping widows, children and the poor. He also credits the Bible for his service-oriented approach to life. The Salvation Army offers human services through its programs, including disaster relief and public emergency services, while taking an evangelical approach. “She says, ‘Keep going, keep going, keep going,’” said Huisman. The Salvation Army Newton, located in Newton, IA, is a branch office of the Christian non-profit Salvation Army, whose mission emphasizes aiding the poor and people in need. He credits his wife of 63 years, Vivian, for keeping him motivated and on task. Volunteering gives me a purpose in life,” said Huisman, who, in addition to volunteering at The Salvation Army also serves at a half-dozen other organizations in Newton.Įvery morning Huisman arrives at the corps between 7 and 7:30 a.m., gets to work organizing donations and checking expiration dates in the pantry and stays until the job is done. “Too many people my age are without a purpose. Huisman, 87, had dedicated his professional life to helping and supporting severely disabled people, and he wasn’t about to stop helping in the community just because he wasn’t earning a paycheck anymore. When he retired 18 years ago, one of the first things Ted Huisman did was drive over to his local Salvation Army corps in Newton, Iowa, to ask what he could do to help. From stocking food pantry shelves to stuffing backpacks with school supplies for kids in need to distributing hot meals on a frigid winter night, the men and women who give tirelessly and generously of their time and energy make The Salvation Army’s work possible - not only in Omaha but across the entire Western Division. Volunteers are the unsung heroes and the backbone of The Salvation Army. May God’s blessings be with you and your loved ones in the new year.Volunteering Gives Iowa Octogenarian a Purpose Thank you for considering a year-end gift to The Salvation Army. Please don’t hesitate to contact Jenny Herstein, senior director of philanthropy, at (402) 898-6004 or email her at with any questions or to discuss your end-of-year giving plans. Or, if you prefer, you might consider one of these non-cash gifts:Ī Gift of Appreciated Stock – Make a bigger impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds and mutual funds, directly to The Salvation Army.Īn IRA Distribution – If you are 70 ½ or older, you may make a qualified charitable distribution up to $100,000 from an IRA to a charity without paying taxes.Ī Charitable Gift Annuity – In exchange for your gift, you’ll earn income and benefit from immediate tax savings.Ī Gift through a Donor Advised Fund – Giving through an established Donor Advised Fund is a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to give a gift to The Salvation Army.Ī Gift of Grain – Transferring legal ownership to The Salvation Army before it’s sold is an efficient way to benefit The Salvation Army and avoid taxable income from the sale at the same time. Please consider making an online donation or mail a check to your local Salvation Army. A gift given today will keep on giving, helping the people most in need in your community all year long.įrom youth programs that keep kids safe when parents are working, to holiday baskets and food pantries that feed the hungry, to material and utility assistance that helps those struggling to make ends meet, your gift will make a meaningful difference to those in your community who are most in need. It’s Not Too Late to Make an End-of-Year Gift (3 days left!)Ĭhristmas has passed for another year, but you still have time to make an end-of-year gift to The Salvation Army.
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