Salvation Army honors Flenorl
Fedex manager awarded Memphis’ first Partner in Mission
In celebration of National Salvation Army Week, Rose Jackson Flenorl was presented the prestigious Salvation Army Partner in Mission Award, making her the first Memphis recipient .
The award is given to an individual outside of the Salvation Army who, by virtue of their professional position in the community, demonstrates support of the organization in an extraordinary manner, that is relating to “longterm” use of their time, talent and treasure.
Memphis officials nominated Flenorl and the awards committee concurred she was the most qualified recipient, as her contributions exceeded the extraordinary.
As manager of social responsibility for FedEx, Flenorl has implemented that commitment with tangible results around the world. When FedEx announced a priority for disaster relief, Rose’s first phone call was to the Salvation Army’s director of development, Elizabeth Duncan. The two hatched a plan and FedEx responded in a big way.
In this groundbreaking corporate initiative, FedEx has donated 15 disaster relief vehicles to the Salvation Army in cities around the world, allowing it to meet needs on the front lines by providing food for body and spirit to