CARNEGIE, Pa., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hear the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman and President Barack Obama through dramatizations at The Homewood Salvation Army. The organization has created a comprehensive "Salute to Black History Month" program that is free and open to the public. Slated for Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 pm, the evening promises to feed the soul and the body through home cooked food, poetry, mime, dance and drama. Specialty booths will also be featured at the event including: World of Serenity Day Spa; Maxine Gaiter Specialty Gifts for All Occasions; Mary Williams Massage Therapist; Reverend Zoe Ministries; Unison Group; and Bridgette Ways, author of "By Ways" and "Disguised Arrogance."

"Our women's Home League ministry members have worked hard on an informative and uplifting program," said Homewood Salvation Army Captain Malinda Jones. "We encourage families to come and share in the spirit of our great African American leaders, past and present. These characterizations give life to history that many of our children have only read about." Jones continued, "And, our ladies are providing a delicious array of soul food items at no cost to those who join us."

Located at 8020 Frankstown Avenue in Homewood, The Salvation Army has been providing vital community services in that neighborhood since 1957. A wide array of programs for children through seniors, as well as Sunday worship services are available to the community. For more information, call 412-242-1434.

Founded in 1865 in London, England by William and Catherine Booth, The Salvation Army is both a church and a social service organization that provides critical services in 117 countries worldwide. For more information on The Salvation Army's 28-County Western Pennsylvania Division, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army - Doing the Most Good for the Most People in the Most Need.