 | “The Salvation Army embodies compassion and Christian love in feeding the hungry, caring for the homeless, and attending to the afflicted and the downtrodden.”
- President Ronald Reagan
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 | "When I was a kid, my grandmother and my dad had me in the Salvation Army after-school program and the Salvation Army summer camp. Now, I try to help."
- Chris Rock - Actor / Comedian |
 | “For over a century The Salvation Army has been a beacon of faith and caring throughout the world.”
- Barbara Bush - Former First Lady
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 | "I have always had the greatest respect for the work of The Salvation Army."
- Booker T. Washington |
| "In times of desperate need, you can always count on the Salvation Army being there." - Dame Angela Lansbury star of Stage, Screen and Television
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| "This is the time of year when people should be thinking about giving back, so it's a perfect fit for me to be supporting the Red Kettle campaign, which helps so many people at Christmas and throughout the year."
- Kelly Clarkson - American Idol singer |
 | "The Salvation Army is the best charitable organization in the world." - The Honorable Richard Riordan, Former Mayor of the City of Los Angeles |
| "To me, The Salvation Army is the Golden Rule in action: they feed the hungry, and give clothing and comfort where the need is great. They do it without fuss and without asking for credit, providing a dignified leg up to those of us who need it today. I support the Army because my heart feels better when I do." - Stephen Collins, Star of "7th Heaven" |
| "The older I get, the greater my appreciation of the America I knew as a child. So many of those glimpses are gone, torn down for a ''faster"', "slicker", "more compact' society. And so I bless the few that are left like the Salvation Army, whose "slow", "un-slick", "un-compact" commodities of Love and Compassion, Brotherhood and Virtue ever remain, symbolized by the familiar warm red emblem bidding us all God Speed down our new superhighways to somewhere, but reminding us, again, that 'The Army' remains there with their welcome off-ramps of sense and serenity and a fresh helping of their perennial gift, clearly woven into the emblem and onto the flag and the kettle and the always-open doors for over 143 years... SALVATION'... the good old fashioned way." - Shirley Jones |
 | "The Salvation Army is by far the most effective organization in the United States. No one comes close to it in respect to clarity of mission, ability to innovate, measurable results, dedication, and putting money to maximum use." - Peter Drucker - Author and Management Expert Photo courtesy of: "Drucker Institute, Claremont Graduate University, www.DRUCKERinstitute.com |
 | "The Salvation Army is the best charity in America, and I worked with them all." - The late Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hollywood |
 | "In this fast-paced world of seemingly ever changing values, the Salvation Army here in Southern California continues true to its historic mission of making life better for those in need. Their selfless work and dedication day in and day out inspire us all."
- Huell Howser, Host of "California's Gold" on PBS
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| "The Salvation Army is my favorite charity and I'll ring a bell anyday!" - Catherine Hicks, Star of "7th Heaven" |
 | "There is no organization that has done more to remind us of our shared humanity, than the Salvation Army. Thanks to their dedicated hard work and effort, we can all feel confident that we have not left our brothers behind." - Ernie Hudson, Star of Ghostbusters and "Desperate Housewives" |
 | "It is my profound honor to keep ringing the bell that began in 1865 and resonates today with the strongest vision of hope throughout the world." - Freddie Ravel, Jazz Recording Artist |
 | "The Salvation Army and its many causes have been near and dear to my heart. I am honored to be able to support such a noble and giving organization and it is my pleasure to always lend a hand when they need one. I would like to personally thank them for all that they do and for allowing me to be a small part of their gift to our community." - Patricia Kara, "Deal or No Deal" briefcase model |
 | "The Salvation Army has provided compassion and help for those in need throughout Southern California over the past century. It is one of few organizations that has maintained its mission from street corner brass bands to rehabilitation centers, providing hope for those afflicted by drug abuse. The Salvation Army is not only an icon of care in the community, it is the hand of God." - Kate Linder, star of "The Young and the Restless" |
 | "It's been a privilege to help the Salvation Army this year. I was lucky to have been a part of Johnny Grant's final tree lighting at the Grove. We owe this selfless organization a debt of gratitude....Thanks Salvation Army!" - Karri Turner, co-star in "JAG" and "Caroline in the City" |
 | "The Salvation Army has always been and will always be the standard for charity and public service at its best." - Victor Williams, co-star of the hit T.V. sitcom "The King of Queens" |
