Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army once said: “There is no reward equal to that of doing the most good to the most people in the most need.” (centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northwestindiana)

 “Doing the Most Good” is a motto the organization lives by every day, but doing good on a big scale takes teamwork. That’s where Strack & Van Til and its commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, comes in.

From Monday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 24, The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana will be the beneficiary of Strack & Van Til’s Checkout Challenge Round Up. Customers across the Region can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar when shopping at all Strack & Van Til stores. Those extra funds will be donated to the organization.

The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana is a faith-based organization dedicated to serving the community through a variety of programs and services. With a commitment to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families, The Salvation Army strives to have a lasting positive effect on the lives of those they serve.

Maj. Troy Barker, area commander for The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana, notes that the Round Up proceeds will help the organization assist those in the community who are struggling financially. “Last year we raised over $28,000 to assist clients with food, rental and utility assistance. This year, The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana assisted 9,166 individuals along with serving more than 9,200 meals at our corps and community events.”

By participating in the Strack & Van Til Checkout Challenge Round Up, customers will be donating directly to operations such as food pantries, rent/utility assistance, disaster relief efforts and youth programs.

 “We are so grateful to businesses like Strack & Van Til for their continued support and their willingness to make a difference in their local communities,” Barker says. “Any support will bring change to someone else’s life. This partnership exemplifies the power of working together to making a positive difference in someone’s life.”

The Salvation Army’s mission is to meet human needs without discrimination, which aligns with Strack & Van Til’s dedication to community service and corporate responsibility. Strack & Van Til continues its more than 95-year tradition of philanthropy by raising funds through the Checkout Challenge Round Up to help organizations in the Northwest Indiana communities it serves.

Strack & Van Til President Jeff Strack credits customer generosity and employee commitment for the success of the Checkout Challenge Round Ups.

“Giving back to the communities we serve is just naturally a part of Strack & Van Til’s culture. We are incredibly grateful to our customers who contribute to these Round Up campaigns and make a difference in the lives of so many people,” Strack says. “Our customers are the best. They are the ones who give back to the community. Our stores, with the help of our employees, simply provide our customers with an outlet to donate to some of their favorite local organizations.”

Show your support for The Salvation Army by participating in Strack & Van Til’s Checkout Challenge Round Up. For more information on programs, to volunteer or to donate, visit centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northwestindiana. To learn more about how Strack & Van Til gives back to the communities in which they serve, visit strackandvantil.com/community.