Salvation Army (2019)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2019-12-06
Duration: 00:05:37
Subjects: SALVATION ARMY | Charities | Nonprofit organizations
Contributors:
- Williams, Natasha Host
- Woods, Virnado Photographer
- Tekautz, Donald Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 6, 2019, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Natasha Williams’ interview with Major Donald Tekautz, the commanding officer for the Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge. He discusses: their work in helping people overcome poverty; their homeless shelter; their long-term drug and alcohol program; their fundraising efforts throughout the year; staying true to their 150-year mission of spreading the Gospel and helping people; and the joy he finds in helping people.