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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.
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
2021-2022 Officers
| President | Cathy Present |
| Vice-President | Open |
| 1st Counselor and Nominations Committee Chair | Thresa Nasi |
| Secretary | Susan Baker |
| Treasurer | Sherry McGuillicuddy |
| Ethics Chair | Barbara Balliette |
| Chaplain and Spiritual Life Committee Chair | Mary Durham |
| Christmas Committee Chair | Jill Durkee |
| Rathgeber Committee Chair | Elizabeth McCormick |
| Public Relations Committee Chair | Lauran Driver |
| Membership Committee Chair | Anne Monnig |
| Spring Event Committee Chair | Open |
| Special Events Consultant | Sheri Terrell |
| 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.
Three levels of membership are offered:
New Member
- $125/year
- Attend one orientation meeting
- Serve at one Salvation Army event.
- Attend 50% of General Meetings (two out of four/year)
- Serve on one Committee in 2021-2022
Active Member
- $125/year (please add $25 if payment is sent after August 31, 2021)
- Serve at one Salvation Army event
- Attend 50% of General Meetings (two out of four/year)
- Serve on one Committee in 2021-2022
Supporting Member
- $250/year (please add $25 if payment is sent after August 31, 2021)
- 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.
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SAWA Christmas 2019
SAWA Introduction Luncheon 2019
CONTACT US
The Salvation Army Austin Area Command
Administrative Offices
4700 Manor Road
Austin, Texas 78723
512-634-5955
The Salvation Army Citadel Corps
4700 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
512-634-5908
The Salvation Army Williamson County Service Center
1930 S. Austin Avenue, Suite 101
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-943-8421
The Salvation Army Taylor Service Unit
114 West 6th Street
(Behind 1st Presbyterian Church)
Taylor, TX 78574