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Alton Area/Madison County (525 Alby St, Alton, IL. 62002-The Salvation Army -Alton)

Advisory Council

Looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, community minded individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, knowledge, experience, talents, perspective and networking skills. Individuals who are attentive stewards, a source of inspiration and are willing fundraisers.

The advisory council is consists of these selected community leaders, who are charged with the responsibility of advising and assisting the local Salvation Army in planning and supporting the daily activities that meet the needs in the communities surrounding of Northern Madison County.

The men and women on the advisory council serve as committee chairs for finance, program, community relations, fundraising/development, properties, emergency disaster and social services which meet once a month.

Community Service Hours

From time to time community individuals may be assigned Community Service Hours from local agencies. The Salvation Army can help you complete those hours through many areas such as general custodial work and general office work.

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS)

There are many reasons why people in need seek the shield of The Salvation Army. They know that in a crisis our trained volunteers will be there able to provide the necessary assistance and comfort to make it through any emergency or disaster.

Whether that disaster should happen to you or your neighbor and it is natural or caused by man, Salvation Army volunteers have been ready to answer an emergency. Since 1900, volunteers have responded to local, national and international disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and acts of terrorism.

When you become an EDS volunteer, you will receive introductory training to emergency disaster services. Afterward, based upon your areas of interest and ability there are intermediate and advanced level courses available.

Seasonal Assistance

The Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance to less fortunate families.

The volunteer opportunities avaliable for Seasonal Assistance include helping families fill out assistance applications, filling angel tree gift bags and visiting with clients as they come to pick up their gifts.

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Arnold Area (3740 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO. 63010-The Salvation Army-Arnold)

Custodial

Clean and provide minor maintenance to Salvation Army Building

Emergency Disaster Services

Food Pantry

Provide client with appropriate food boxes that has already been packed and interviewed by the case worker.

Seasonal

Some opportunities only come around once or twice a year.
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Belleville Area (20 Glory Pl, Belleville, IL. 62226-The Salvation Army - St. Clair County)

Emergency Disaster Services

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES (ESS)

The Salvation Army Emergency Social Services Program bridges a gap for families and individuals by meeting their emergency and basic needs while they are working through their temporary financial crisis.

After assessing clients’ needs, Salvation Army caseworkers provide and assistance package to help clients during temporary setbacks. Part of that package may include referrals to other agencies, which have forged partnerships with The Salvation Army.

Services, based upon available funding, include assistance with mortgage/rent payments, utilities, clothing, groceries/meals, disaster recovery, funeral expenses, furniture, prescriptions and spiritual counseling.

OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

The Salvation Army corps community center is amazingly busy throughout the year – especially around the holidays and times of local disaster. Volunteers are needed to help our front desk staff answer phones, greet clients and assist in light clerical duties. Outgoing personality and the ability to handle customers needed. You must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer. Training is provided.
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Benton Park West Neighborhood (2740 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO. 63118, The Salvation Army - Temple)

General Volunteer Interest

TheSalvation Army's mission is to help others, but in doing so we need your help. If you have that desire to help your community, to help your neighbor, and to make new friends, then why not do that here. Volunteer for The Salvation Army Temple Corps and make a difference is someone's life.
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Branson, MO

Emergency Disaster Response

Youth Programs

Through The Salvation Army Character Building programs, young people will develop their individuality and potential through gaining a sense of personal identity and character through interaction with other young people and leaders. In every Character Building program offered by The Salvation Army, young people will learn the importance of Christian values and biblical truths. All volunteers must submit and pass background checks.

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Cheltenham Neighborhood (1130 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO. 63139-The Salvation Army-DHQ)

East St. Louis Area (616 N. 16th St, East St. Louis, IL. 62205-The Salvation Army - East St. Louis)

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

Throughout the year you can help make the corps community center on inviting and safe environment for those youth, adults and families whom we serve.

The community center is looking for individuals and groups to help with landscaping and lawn care, snow removal, painting, plumbing, electrical work and general cleaning.

Individuals and groups can set the time they wish to volunteer whether that is a block period of time or an hour here and there for just one time or over a set schedule.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Through The Salvation Army Character Building programs, young people will develop their individuality and potential through gaining a sense of personal identity and character through interaction with other young people and leaders. In every Character Building program offered by The Salvation Army, young people will learn the importance of Christian values and biblical truths. All volunteers must submit and pass background checks.
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Emergency Disaster Services - Midland Division

Family Haven

Ferguson Area (9420 W. Florissant Ave, Ferguson, MO. 63135-The Salvation Army - Ferguson)

Granite City (3007 E. 23rd St, Granite City, IL. 62040-The Salvation Army - Granite City)

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, community minded individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, knowledge, experience, talents, perspective and networking skills. Individuals who are attentive stewards, a source of inspiration and are willing fundraisers.

The advisory council is consists of these selected community leaders, who are charged with the responsibility of advising and assisting the local Salvation Army in planning and supporting the daily activities that meet the needs in the surrounding communities of Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and Granite City.

The men and women on the advisory council serve as committee chairs for finance, program, community relations, fundraising/development, properties, emergency disaster and social services which meet once a month.

COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRIES

Community Services

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES (EDS)

There are many reasons why people in need seek the shield of The Salvation Army. They know that in a crisis our trained volunteers will be there able to provide the necessary assistance and comfort to make it through any emergency or disaster.

Whether that disaster should happen to you or your neighbor and it is natural or caused by man, Salvation Army volunteers have been ready to answer an emergency. Since 1900, volunteers have responded to local, national and international disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and acts of terrorism.

When you become an EDS volunteer, you will receive introductory training to emergency disaster services. Afterwards, based upon your areas of interest and ability there are intermediate and advanced level courses available.

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES (ESS)

The Salvation Army Emergency Social Services Program bridges a gap for families and individuals by meeting their emergency and basic needs while they are working through their temporary financial crisis.

After assessing clients’ needs, Salvation Army caseworkers provide and assistance package to help clients during temporary setbacks. Part of that package may include referrals to other agencies, which have forged partnerships with The Salvation Army.

Services, based upon available funding, include assistance with mortgage/rent payments, utilities, clothing, groceries/meals, disaster recovery, funeral expenses, furniture, prescriptions and spiritual counseling.

OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

The Salvation Army corps community center is an amazingly busy throughout the year – especially around the holidays and times of local disaster. Volunteers are needed to help our front desk staff answer phones, greet clients and assist in light clerical duties. Outgoing personality and the ability to handle customers needed. You must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer. Training is provided.

TREE OF LIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Tree of Lights is “the major” annual fundraising and public awareness program for The Salvation Army. The campaign kicks-off on November 1st and concludes on December 31st. In addition to this annual appeal for financial support from our communities in the Missouri and Illinois St. Louis Region, individuals, organizations and corporations volunteer by participating in local community events. These programs and activities include: Christmas Tree lightings; Red Kettle bell ringing; Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners; toy distribution to under-privileged children; and can food collection drives.
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Kingshighway East Neighborhood (2618 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, The Salvation Army - Euclid )

Maplewood Area (7701 Rannells Ave, St. Louis, MO. 63143-The Salvation Army - Maplewood)

Midland Divisional Social Services

Midtown Neighborhood (2900 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO. 63103-The Salvation Army - Midtown)

O'Fallon Area (1 William Booth Dr, O'Fallon, MO. 63355-The Salvation Army - O'Fallon)

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES (EDS)

FOOD PANTRY HELPER

Our pantry needs you, now! We rely 100% on volunteers to operate the food pantry. Families choose their groceries, dairy, fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, canned goods, and bread. Approximately 1300 persons, from families ranging in size from 1 person to 9, shop each month. 

Groups, Individuals, Service hours, Court-appointed...We need you!

Complete an online volunteer profile. Background check is mandatory at no cost to you, (you must be free of any felony conviction of crime against persons.) It takes 72 hrs to get approval to begin. Once approval has been granted, we will contact you to get you scheduled. 

For additional information email Sandy Garrett, Volunteer Coordinator ringbellsofallon@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

O'Fallon Shelter

OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

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Quincy, IL

Service Extension DHQ & Thrift Stores

All Service Extension Units

This category is for opportunities that can be copied to any page and used for every location

Anderson - McDonald County

Appleton City-St. Clair Co MO Service Extension Unit

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Ava-Douglas County MO Service Extension Unit

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Bolivar-Polk County MO Service Extension Unit

Bonne Terre-St. Francois County MO Service Extension Unit

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Boonville-Cooper County MO Service Extension Unit

Bowling Green-Pike County MO Service Extension Unit

Brookfield-Linn County MO Service Extension Unit

Buffalo-Dallas County MO Service Extension Unit

Butler-Bates County MO Service Extension Unit

Cameron-Clinton County MO Service Extension Unit

Carlinville-Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Carrolton-Greene County IL Service Extension Unit

Casey-Clark County IL Service Extension Unit

Centralia-Boone County MO Service Extension Unit

Centralia-Marion County IL Service Extension Unit

Charleston-Mississippi County MO Service Extension Unit

Clinton-Henry County MO Service Extension Unit

Dexter-Stoddard County MO Service Extension Unit

Doniphan-Ripley County MO Service Extension Unit

Edina-Knox County MO Service Extension Unit

Effingham-Effingham County IL Service Extension Unit

El Dorado Springs - Cedar County MO Service Extension Unit

Ellington - Reynolds County MO Service Extension Unit

Farmington/Park Hills - St. Francois County MO Service Extension Unit

Flora - Clay County IL Service Extension Unit

Fredericktown - Madison County MO Service Extension Unit

Fulton - Callaway County MO Service Extension Unit

Gillespie - Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Girard - Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Greenville - Bond County IL Service Extension Unit

Hardin - Calhoun County IL Service Extension Unit

Hayti - Pemiscot County MO Service Extension Unit

Hermitage - Hickory County MO Service Extension Unit

Higginsville - Lafayette County MO Service Extension Unit

Highland - Madison County IL Service Extension Unit

Hillsboro - Montgomery County IL Service Extension Unit

Houston - Texas County MO Service Extension Unit

Ironton - Iron County MO Service Extension Unit

Jerseyville-Jersey County IL Service Extension Unit

Kahoka - Clark County MO Service Extension Service

Kennett/Malden - Dunklin County MO Service Extension Unit

Lamar - Barton County MO Service Extension Unit

Lancaster - Schuyler County MO Service Extension Unit

Lawrenceville - Lawrence County IL Service Extension Unit

Lebanon - Laclede County MO Service Extension Unit

Lexington - Lafayette County MO Service Extension Unit

Macon-Macon County

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

 

Background check required

Marble Hill - Bollinger County MO Service Extension Unit

Marshall - Clark County IL Service Extension Unit

Marshall - Saline County MO Service Extension Unit

Marshfield - Webster County MO Service Extension Unit

Medora - Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Mexico - Audrain County MO Service Extension Unit

Moberly - Randolph County MO Service Extension Unit

Monett - Barry County MO Service Extension Unit

Montgomery City - Montgomery Count MO Service Extension Unit

Morrisonville - Christian County IL Service Extension Unit

Mountain Grove - Wright County MO Service Extension Unit

Mountain View - Howell County MO Service Extension Unit

Neosho - Newton County MO Service Extension Unit

Nevada - Vernon County MO Service Extension Unit

Newton - Jasper County IL Service Extension Unit

Nokomis - Montgomery County IL Service Extension Unit

Odessa - Lafayette County MO Service Extension Unit

Office Assistance

Olney - Richland County IL Service Extension Unit

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Osage Beach - Camden County MO Service Extension Unit

Owensville - Gasconade County MO Service Extension Unit

Piedmont - Wayne County MO Service Extension Unit

Poplar Bluff - Butler County MO Service Extension Unit

Portageville - New Madrid County MO Service Extension Unit

Potosi - Washington County MO Service Extension Unit

Robinson - Crawford County IL Service Extension Unit

Rolla-Phelps County MO Service Extension Unit

Rolla Service Unit
102 E. 4th Street
Rolla MO 65401

Salem-Dent County MO Service Extension Unit

Sedalia MO Service Extension Unit

Shelbyville- Shelby County, IL Service Extention

Sikeston - Scott County MO Service Extension Unit

St. Clair - Franklin County MO Service Extension Unit

Staunton - Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Ste Genevieve - Ste Genevieve County MO Service Extension Unit

Steelville/Cuba - Crawford County MO Service Extension Unit

Stockton - Cedar County MO Service Extension Unit

Sullivan - Franklin County MO Service Extension Unit

Taylorville, IL - Service Extension

Volunteer: 

Serve as advisor and supporter to Service Unit Committee in community affairs.

Make referrals to the Treasurer/Welfare Secretary for assistance.

Increase local awareness of The Salvation Army and the services it provides to the community.

Assist with Salvation Army programs and fund-raising.

Thayer - Oregon County MO Service Extension Unit

Trenton - Clinton County IL Service Extension Unit

Troy - Lincoln County MO Service Extension Unit

Van Buren - Carter County MO Service Extension Unit

Vandalia - Audrain County MO Service Extension Unit

Vandalia - Fayette County IL Service Extension Unit

Vienna/Belle-Maries - Osage County MO Service Extension Unit

Virden - Macoupin County IL Service Extension Unit

Warrensburg-Johnson County MO Service Extension Unit

Warrenton - Warren County MO Service Extension Unit

Warsaw - Benton County MO Service Extension Unit

Washington - Franklin County MO Service Extension Unit

Waynesville - Pulaski County MO Service Extension Unit

West Plains - Howell County MO Service Extension Unit

White Hall - Greene County IL Service Extension Unit

Willow Springs - Howell County MO Service Extension Unit

Winchester - Scott County IL Service Extension Unit

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South Lemay Area (824 Union Rd, St. Louis, MO.63123: The Salvation Army-Gateway)

Administration

Community Care Ministries

Community Service

Emergency Diaster Services

Property Upkeep

Help maintain our corps building & grounds so that it is attractive, functional, and always accessible
                                   
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Springfield, MO

Community Center

The Community Center offers a variety of programs year round including a summer Day Camp program and an After School program. The Community Center also supervises the Kids Eat Free program.

Emergency Disaster Services

Volunteers play a crucial role in disaster response efforts by offering basic needs to those who may have lost everything. The EDS team meets every third Saturday of the month and participates in events to train and keep our skills in practice in case we are needed in a disaster. 

Emergency Food Pantry

The Emergency Food Pantry provides nutritious food for individuals and families in need. 

It operates every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - noon and from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Family Thrift Store

Harbor House

The Harbor House provides a nurturing and safe place for men that are homeless. This long-term intervention program provides hope and practical assistance to these individuals as they seek to break the cycle of homelessness. Men in this program maintain sobriety, work towards a college education, enter the workforce, receive counseling, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and much more.

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St. Charles Area (2140 N. 4th St, St. Charles, MO. 63301-The Salvation Army - St. Charles County)

The Salvation Army - Centralia, IL

The Salvation Army - Chillicothe, MO

The Salvation Army - Columbia, MO

Family Thrift Stores

  • Thrift Store Volunteer
    • Preparing donated merchandise of all kinds for sale
    • Store cleanup
    • Customer service
    • Picking up and delivering merchandise

Uncategorized

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The Salvation Army - Jasper & Newton Counties: Carthage

Advisory Board

Emergency Disaster Services

Soup Kitchen Cook's Assistant

Tools for School

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The Salvation Army - Jasper & Newton Counties: Joplin

Emergency Disaster Services

Joplin Family Store

Welcome to our volunteer website!  We are so excited you are willing to volunteer for us.  Have a pleasant experience while spending time with our staff to ensure that the Family Store is helpful to our shoppers.  Proceeds from sales help support our social services programs here in Joplin.  If you have any questions please contact our Store Manager at 417-624-3836.

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The Salvation Army - Jefferson City

The Salvation Army - Kirksville, MO

The Salvation Army - Mattoon, IL

Emergency Disaster Services

Food Pantry

Youth Activities

Working with youth in various activities
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The Salvation Army Cape Girardeau

Administration

Volunteer Opportunity Description

Organization Name: The Salvation Army

Position Title: Administrative Volunteer

Location: 701 Good Hope Street, Cape Girardeau MO. 63701

Time Commitment: A few hours per week, flexible hours

Duration: 1+ year(s) preferred

Overview: The Administrative Volunteer will advance and support the mission of The Salvation Army by helping the administration team. This volunteer position performs routine clerical duties, answering phone calls, greeting donors, visitors and clients, and data entry. Administrative volunteers will comply with The Salvation Army, Federal, State and local policies and standards. 

Responsibilities:

  • Support other staff
  • Database work
  • Document filing
  • Document Printing
  • Copying
  • Volunteer Coordination  

Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma / G.E.D and 1 year experience
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to relate with people through courteous and professional manors
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365
  • Pass the background check

Benefits:

  • Skill development
  • Free training opportunities
  • Conference options
  • Networking

Application Process: Click on the link below to make a Better Impact account and follow email instructions to fill out the required background check. Once the background check clears, safe from harm training,

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Contact Information:

For more information contact us at mid.capegirardeau@usc.salvationarmy.org or (573) 335-7000

 

Advisory Organizations

Serving on a board or council to support a non-profit organization holds immeasurable importance and value. It is an opportunity to contribute to a cause you deeply care about, making a tangible difference in the lives of others. By dedicating your skills, passion, and energy, you become an agent of positive change, inspiring others and fostering a sense of community. Serving not only benefits our organization by expanding our capacity, but it also enriches your own life, offering personal growth, new perspectives, and the satisfaction of knowing you are actively working towards a more compassionate and just world. Your time and effort can create ripples of impact, creating a lasting legacy and inspiring others to join in the spirit of service. 

Advisory Organizations:

  • Advisory Board
  • Advisory Council
  • Echelon
  • National Advisory Board
  • Red Kettle Club
  • Service Unit Committee
  • State Advisory Conference
  • The Association
  • Women's Auxiliary

Community Center

Position Summary:

The Salvation Army Corps Community Center offers a community meal every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Anyone is welcome for a free meal and some comradery. Our prayers are to see new friendships made through sharing a meal and playing some friendly yet competitive games. Social interaction is a vital aspect of mental and physical health. Please consider helping us help others in our community. 

 

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Corps Ministry Team

A Local Officer is a Salvation Army soldier [An enrolled member of the church] appointed to a position of responsibility and authority in a corps. A Local Officer carries out the duties of one's appointment without remuneration from The Salvation Army.  The Local Officers are the Corps Council Members [ex officio]. The Corps Council advises and assists the Corps Officers in matters concerning the progress and well-being of the church.  

Requirements: 

  • Enrolled in The Salvation Army church as a soldier.
  • Has read the Orders and Regulations for Local Officers.
  • Attendance to church
  • Carry out one's duties to the best of one's abilities.

Local officer positions are as follows. 

  • Corps Sergeant Major [CSM]
  • Corps Secretary [CS]
  • Corps Treasurer [CT]
  • Recruiting Sergeant [RS]
  • Women's Ministries Secretary [WMS]
  • Bandmaster [B/M]
  • Songster Leader [S/L]
  • Older Adult Ministries Chaplin

Emergency Disaster Services

The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, TX in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people. At the request of The Salvation Army’s National Commander, officers from across the country moved into the Galveston area to help feed and shelter the thousands of survivors, while also providing much needed emotional and spiritual support.

Since then, The Salvation Army has responded to numerous natural disasters, transportation accidents, civil unrest situations, and terrorist attacks. By providing beverages, snacks, meals, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors, The Salvation Army strives to bring hope and healing to people who find themselves in the midst of extremely difficult situations.

Requirements: 

  • Credentialed training provided by The Salvation Army

 

Emergency Disaster Service Positions:

Canteen Driver

Canteen Helper

Kitchen Helper

Emergency Disaster Helper

Emergency Disaster shelter Manager

Emergency Disaster Shelter Helper

 

Family & Social Services

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Helpers

Property maintenance is key to a welcoming atmosphere that invites other to gather here at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center. We view proper maintenance and upkeep as a special duty that honors the resources God has provided to us. 

[Job Overview] Property Maintenance Volunteer

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Worship Center

Position Summary:

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The Salvation Army is first and foremost a part of the universal catholic church. We follow the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition within the Protestant Reformation. The Salvation Army's origins are from The Church of England. William Booth [Our founder, 1865], was a Methodist preacher filled with compassion for the downtrodden and alcoholics. William Booth recognized the necessity to provide food and water to the whosoever in need. Stability of basic needs provided a catalyst for the whosoever to develop a relationship with Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to make changes in one life.  

The Salvation Army continues to provide Biblical education through Sunday school classes, Worship services, Bible studies and other ministry opportunities. Please click the crest below to visit our Facebook page. 

 

 

 

 

 

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