The Salvation Army

Specialties

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

History

Established in 1895.

The Salvation Army movement, founded in 1865 by William Booth, has spread from London, England, to many parts of the world.

The rapid deployment of the first ‘Salvationists’ was aided by the adoption of a quasi-​military command structure in 1878 when the title, ‘The Salvation Army’ was brought into use. A similarly practical organization today enables resources to be equally flexible. Responding to a recurrent theme in Christianity which sees the Church engaged in spiritual warfare, the Army has used to its advantage certain soldierly features such as uniforms, flags and ranks to identify, inspire and regulate its endeavors.

Raised to evangelize, the Army spontaneously embarked on schemes for the social betterment of the poor. Such concerns have since developed, wherever the Army operates, in practical, skilled and cost-​effective ways. Evolving social services meet endemic needs and specific crises worldwide. Modern facilities and highly-​trained staff are employed.

The Salvation Army also recommends

Sonshine Child Development Center

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Preschools

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Child Care & Day Care

The Salvation Army says,

«This is our preschool/​after-​school program, located separate from our transitional housing and homeless services.»