The Salvation Army in Manhattan, Kansas is under new leadership effective immediately.  

Majors Brian and LeeAnn Burkett, who currently direct The Salvation Army in Topeka, Kansas, are taking on the additional role of supervising the operations of the Manhattan Corps Community Center at 308 Poyntz and its thrift store located next door. There will be no change in Salvation Army social service programs and thrift store operations. Sunday worship services will not continue after the summer.

The Salvation Army Advisory Board Chairman in Manhattan, Ryan Courtright, and members of the Advisory Board will continue to work with Salvation Army leadership to plan for future community ministry in Riley County.

Lt. Kirsten Aho, who has been in charge of the Manhattan Salvation Army since 2012, is moving to Chicago to assume the position of Assistant Director of Campus Services at The Salvation Army’s Officer Training College. “I am so grateful to everyone in the community for their support and friendship over the past three years,” said Lt. Aho.

The Salvation Army provides food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs assistance to families and individuals in crisis in the Manhattan community. To find out about other programs and services which are provided or for more information about The Salvation Army in Manhattan, please go towww.salarmymokan.org or call 785-341-0751.