LONGMEADOW, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — From the Salvation Army Massachusetts Division:
New regional social services manager joins The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division
Danielle LaTaille to strengthen social services programming across Western Massachusetts
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Danielle LaTaille, of Longmeadow, has joined The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division as Western Massachusetts Regional Social Services Manager. In her new role, LaTaille will provide guidance and regional coordination to corps case managers and officers across Western Massachusetts, including in Athol, Fitchburg, Greenfield, Holyoke, Pittsfield, Springfield and Worcester.
A lifelong Western Massachusetts resident, LaTaille has been with The Salvation Army since 2009, working directly with individuals and families facing economic hardship. She has overseen seasonal programs including Coats for Kids, Toy for Joy, and Adopt-a-Family, while also leading teams that deliver year-round social services addressing food insecurity, homelessness, underemployment and limited access to benefits.
Throughout her tenure, LaTaille has built strong collaborative relationships with nonprofit agencies, local businesses and volunteer groups across the region. She is passionate about connecting community members with resources including food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, employment services and counseling.
“I have worked for The Salvation Army for over 16 years, and I still have friends and family question what exactly we do,” said LaTaille. “By expanding our reach across Western Massachusetts, I hope to show community members that The Salvation Army is not just a seasonal presence, but a reliable community partner providing help and hope 365 days a year.”
LaTaille holds a master’s degree in psychiatric rehabilitation and substance abuse counseling from Springfield College and a bachelor’s degree in biology and sociology from Elms College.
She steps into her new role at a critical time. As more families across Massachusetts face economic hardship, inflation and housing costs, The Salvation Army continues to meet growing and evolving social services needs. The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division works every day to be a critical resource and part of the safety net by providing Christmas gifts and food, offering support for bills, and providing shelter to those without a home.
The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to serve every zip code in the Commonwealth as one of the oldest and largest social services providers in the United States.
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The Salvation Army helps more than 28 million people in nearly every zip code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 7,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.” For more information about supporting The Salvation Army or your local service centers, visit salvationarmyma.org. Follow us on X @SalvationArmyMA and #DoingTheMostGood.