Bloomington Salvation Army names new leaders

Posted on June 15, 2017

Captains Paul and D.J. James served the Bloomington Salvation Army for seven years. (Photo courtesy Salvation Army)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – There’s been a change in leadership at the Bloomington Salvation Army.

Major Gary Felton has been appointed the new Corps Officer. Felton comes to Bloomington from his most recent appointment at the Quad City Corps in Davenport, Iowa.

He will be joined by Lieutenant Eddie Williams who will serve as the Assistant Corps Officer. Williams just graduated from The Salvation Army USA Central Territory College for Officer Training in Chicago.

Captain Paul James and his wife, Captain D.J. James, spent seven years in Bloomington. They have been appointed as the Corps Officers for the Des Plaines Corps. Their last day in the Bloomington Corps will be June 25.

The Salvation Army has also announced it needs more fans to distribute to local families in need. The Salvation Army has given out nearly 150 fans this week, but due to high demand and limited donations, it has only has 60 fans left to give out before the drive ends tomorrow.

The Salvation Army asks anyone in need of a fan to call (309) 829-9476 to see if there are any fans available.

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