Michael W. Smith Napa Concerts Give Back To The Salvation Army

NAPA, CA — Contemporary Christian artist Michael W. Smith will present donations to The Salvation Army of Napa during concerts Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Uptown Theatre in Napa.

The donations are being made through the Awakening Foundation and Altrua HealthShare and will support the nonprofit’s Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy, which provides job training, housing, mental health support, food, and more to people who are looking to get their lives back on track. Many who enter the program have graduated from other Salvation Army programs to overcome addiction and/or homelessness, according to a news release.

"I am thrilled and delighted with our Fall events line up and the continued partnership with Salvation Army to make a tangible impact in each of the local communities we are visiting,” said Dan Fife, president and founder of Awakening Foundation. “This past year our team faced some of the biggest challenges in the history of live events. Faith and courage helped us face those obstacles; and we have found blessings and gratitude on the other side of all the hard work and grit. Our team is honored to come alongside the Salvation Army to support the important work happening on the front lines of those in need.”

The Awakening Foundation said its concert tour shows, including Michael W. Smith at 8 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at Uptown Theatre in Napa, adhere to local and venue COVID-19 requirements to ensure families and friends can safely enjoy live music again.

“With the resurgence of COVID-19, The Salvation Army of Napa is working tirelessly to provide support to our community,” said Capt. Tim Danielson, Salvation Army of Napa Officer. “The gift from Awakening Foundation and Altrua HealthShare along with the public’s generosity helps us meet the growing needs in our community due to the pandemic and pandemic poverty.”

Thanks to supporters like Awakening Foundation and Altrua HealthShare, The Salvation Army of Napa said that since the start of the pandemic, it has provided:

• 136,767 meals
• 5,355 groceries
• 2,735 emotional and spiritual care sessions
• 4,784 nights of shelter

The Salvation Army of Napa is now accepting donations through NapaRedKettle.org for those needing a hand up this holiday season.