Salvation Army of Gwinnett Co. Announces Keynote Speakers for Luncheon

Staff Report

Friday, January 27th, 2023

The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County will host the 9th Annual “Doing the Most Good” Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE located at 6050 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross, Ga.
 
The luncheon supports year-round services provided by The Salvation Army such as housing, utilities, groceries, and emergency disaster services, to local families in Gwinnett County. In addition, local youth are served all year long through a free year-round School for Performing Arts, summer camp and by offering school supplies to those who need them.
 
In 2022, The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County provided 60,843 pounds of food to 1,018 households, 2,717 nights of shelter, 267 households received rent/mortgage and utility assistance and 566 families/1,464 children received gifts at Christmas through our Angel Tree program.
 
Emceed by Scott Slade of WSB Radio, guests will enjoy a live and silent auction, a seated lunch, and hear from keynote speakers Chad Gundersen & Chris Juen, the executive producers of the hit series “The Chosen,” which focuses on the life of Jesus through other people’s eyes.
 
“The Doing The Most Good Luncheon is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Captain Paul Ryerson, corps officer of The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County. “The funds raised through this event each year allows us to serve as a resource for the community and brings hope to our neighbors in need.”
 
This year’s presenting sponsors are Metro Waterproofing, Inc. and Sandra and Clyde Strickland. Sponsorships and individual tickets are available at Annual Luncheon – Gwinnett County Corps (salvationarmy.org). For more information about The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County, and its local impact, visit Gwinnett County Corps (salvationarmy.org).