Her Journey of Recovery Leads to Service in the Salvation Army

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Episode 7 – Brett Harrison

In this episode of the Wake Up Colorado Podcast, our guest is Brett Harrison. She is a PR and Marketing Director for the Salvation Army in Colorado Springs. Sixteen years in the restaurant industry pushed her towards achieving her degree in marketing. After managing events and implementing community-based marketing in a variety of restaurants, she finally landed on her dream job which is Marketing and Public Relations for a non-profit organization.

Standout Quotes:

“God has a different plan for us that we don’t.” [Brett]
“We want to provide as many services as possible for people to help themselves instead of doing things for them.” [Brett]
” There’s that fine line between enabling and helping.” [Brett]
“Feels like a dream, my life and travel and, you know, watch people blossom and grow and change and provide people with services.” [Brett]
” isolation is the worst thing for someone in any sort of recovery.” [Brett]
” loving people until they can love themselves.” [Brett]
” We do it for God, not for that notoriety.” [Brett]

Key Takeaways:

Brett went for detox and found the Salvation Army adult rehabilitation program.
A lot of people don’t realize that Salvation Army is actually a church.
They are responsible for their own finances, fundraising, meaning that every single penny of every dollar that’s donated stays right in their community.
The funding from the thrift stores help fund the adult rehab programs which saved Brett’s life.
VA transitional housing was built to set people up for success so they can transition.
Salvation Army built exactly like the military and even to the uniforms and the titles and everything.
Anger is one of the worst things to do. Because that pushes people farther into guilt and shame.
Salvation Army is in all-natural disasters and tragedies, anything, they are the first to arrive and the last to leave.

Episode Timeline:

[0:52] Meet today’s guest “Brett Harrison,” marketing director at the Salvation Army.

[1:05] Brett’s background and journey and joining the Salvation Army.

[4:03] What people may not know about the Salvation Army?

[5:43] Community services that the Salvation Army facilitate

[8:12] What is grassroots services.

[10:48] Determine people in need.

[12:44] What can the average person do?

[14:23] Salvation Army similar to the military.

[21:32] Brett’s recovery story.

[25:18] What advice would you offer someone who knows that they need help?

[27:33] How can they truly support another person?

[29:16] How has COVID impacted your organization?

[36:34] How did the Boulder mass shooting impact your organization?

[39:53] What is the kind of expected response?

[41:57] Different ways the community can help support and volunteer with the Salvation Army?

[45:14] Favorite hidden gem in Colorado

[48:58] What advice would you give to someone moving to Colorado?

[51:08] How to connect with Salvation Army

Learn more about Brett Harrison and the Salvation Army at:

Website: tsacs.org

Facebook: @salvationarmycs

Address: 908 Yuma St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Phone: (720) 417-3756