PEORIA – A special message from Don Fites and entertainment from Crossroads United Methodist Church will be the highlights of The Salvation Army’s Annual Community Luncheon to be held Wednesday at the Pere Marquette in downtown Peoria.

About 325 people are expected to attend the event, which recognizes community leaders and celebrates the work and mission of The Salvation Army in the Peoria Tri‑County area.

The Peoria Tri‑County Salvation Army will honor several individuals and companies during the event:

Don Fites, former Caterpillar Chairman and CEO is the keynote speaker and entertainment will be provided by a duo from CrossroadsUnitedMethodistChurch in Washington. The luncheon is sponsored by Grizzard, CEFCU, Jill & Charles Drier, Illinois Mutual and The Salvation Army Family Stores.