SAWA Austin - The Salvation Army of Austin

The Salvation Army
Women’s Auxiliary of Austin, Texas

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About Us

The Austin Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) is a local expression of a world-wide movement that seeks spiritual redemption and social rehabilitation of those it serves. We function as a fundraising group with a sincere desire to help those less fortunate. The ladies of the Auxiliary have a good time, work hard, and live by the mission of “Doing the Most Good”.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) is a volunteer educational and fundraising arm of The Salvation Army Greater Austin Area Command. The SAWA sponsors initiatives that enrich the lives of citizens in Travis and Williamson counties by meeting them at their point of need.

Cathy Present SAWA President Photo Greetings,

In 2019, the Charter for our Austin Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, also known as SAWA was given with the Mission of “Dedicated Women serving others by providing hope and help in the heart of Texas”.

Our inaugural event was a luncheon, delivering a presentation of what The Salvation Army does and how SAWA, as part of The Salvation Army, can come along side and help. As a result, 57 women joined as Founding Members.

They proceeded to help with the annual Red Kettle fundraiser, “Ringing of the Bell” (ringing the bells in front of retail centers), “Angel Tree”, which served over 8,000 children during the Christmas season last year and planned our first fundraiser, “Handbags for Hope”, which has been postponed until 2021 because of the current pandemic.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless… then he said, “The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few”. As needs continue to grow in Austin, SAWA wants to grow as well in order to serve those with the most needs.

We invite you to join us to provide hope and help in the heart of Texas.

Blessings,

Cathy Present
President
Women’s Auxiliary

2020-2021 Officers

President	Cathy Present
Vice-President	Open
1st Counselor Chair	Thresa Nasi
Secretary	Wendy Thompson
Treasurer	Dawnelle Doughtie
Ethics Chair	Barbara Balliette

Chaplain & Spiritual Life	Mary Durham
Christmas Committee	Tamara Palmieri
Rathgeber Committee	Michelle Mirshak
Public Relations Committee	Elizabeth Doughtie
Membership Committee	Anne Monnig
Area Commander, The Salvation Army Austin Area Command	Major Jacqulyn Reckline

JOIN US. BECOME A MEMBER

The membership year is from September to September.
All members will receive ongoing notifications of events, projects, activities, and opportunities to serve.

Two levels of membership are offered:

Active Member

$125/year
Join in the fall, attend one orientation meeting, and serve at one Salvation Army event.
Attend 50% of General Meetings (two out of four/year)
Serve on one Committee in 2020-2021

Supporting Member

$250/year
Encourage but not required to be involved in ongoing events and activities
Will be included in SAWA information distributions

Membership Application

To be a part of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Austin Texas, please submit your contact information in the form below and click send. Then click the red Membership Fee button to complete the membership registration. Please include both steps for correct processing.