ServiceMaster of Alexandria owner Jane Gandee is honored as a key community partner by Majors Lewis and Jacqulyn Reckline of the Salvation Army National Capital Area Command at the United in Service breakfast May 13 at Hamilton Live in Washington. Ken Forsythe
Alexandria — ServiceMaster of Alexandria owner and president Jane Gandee was honored May 13 by the Salvation Army National Capital Area Command for her company's dedication and support as a community partner to the organization.
As part of National Salvation Army Week, the National Capital Area Command held its annual United in Service breakfast at Hamilton Live in Washington to pay tribute to Gandee and ServiceMaster of Alexandria along with other key community partners. Guest speaker for the event was Pulitzer Prize winning author and MacArthur Fellow David Finkel.
“ServiceMaster is privileged and honored to serve alongside the dedicated men and women of the Salvation Army,” said Gandee, who serves as vice chair of the Salvation Army at Alexandria Citadel Corps advisory council. “The time honored tradition of the Salvation Army and the great work they do for human kind is unparalleled.”
Washington Gas was presented with the William Booth Award in recognition of its longstanding community work through the Washington Area Fuel Fund. Also recognized was a senior couple from Montgomery County for a legacy gift to The Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center, as well as GEICO, Monumental Sports, Corporate Executive Board, Harley Owners Group of Fairfax, Kiwanis Club of Prince George's County, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, Interstate Van Lines and the Association of Legal Administrators.
“This is a well-deserved recognition of Jane's passion and dedication to helping those in need,” said Burke and Herbert vice president and Alexandria Citadel Corps advisory council board chair Walter Clarke. “We are very proud to have her as our vice chair and grateful for her service to the community.”
Local observances of National Salvation Army Week will conclude with a breakfast event for service members and their families at Fort Belvoir on May 16. Local Salvation Army staff will deliver 800 fresh Dunkin' Donuts to all military personnel coming to and from the base that morning.
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command and Alexandria Citadel Corps provides care to anyone seeking help in the following areas: basic social services (rental, mortgage, utility and grocery assistance), homeless nutrition program, transitional housing and case management for women and their children, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, disaster relief and youth music, culture, arts and education. To make a donation or find help, visit SalvationArmyNCA.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.