DENVER—Amid a drop in donations, The Salvation Army is considering reducing some of its services in Denver despite increasing demand.
Capt. Ron McKinney, city coordinator for The Salvation Army, said people are seeking services from the charity in numbers that haven’t been seen in decades but donations are down 30 percent. Salvation Army officials said because of the decline in donations, 360 families seeking services were turned away last month.
“This is the worst possible time for this kind of decline in giving,” McKinney said. “It will be heartbreaking for us to have to cut programs and services when so many people are looking to us for help.”
The Salvation Army offers affordable child care, after-school programs, food programs, as well as shelters and utility and rental assistance.
The Salvation Army said they’ve seen an increase of 10 to 12 percent for their services in Denver.
McKinney said the situation is dire but he remains hopeful that people will continue to donate.
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