What services does The Salvation Army provide?

The Salvation Army provides a host of services aimed at supporting families including budget advice, parenting programmes, food services, early childhood assistance, employment training and providing furnishings.

Does The Salvation Army help the poor?

We are active in every zip code in America to feed, shelter, assist and equip the poor. That’s why The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of the whole person through short and long-term assistance – first alleviating the symptoms of poverty and then addressing the root issues that cause it.

Can anyone join The Salvation Army?

Salvation Army meetings (church services) are open to all. You don’t have to be a Salvationist to attend; you’ll be welcome to share in our Christian worship.

What exactly is The Salvation Army?

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.

How effective is the Salvation Army?

Charity Intelligence has given Salvation Army a Low impact rating based on demonstrated impact per dollar spent.

Does the Salvation Army pay taxes?

501(c)(3)
The Salvation Army/Tax deductibility code

How the Salvation Army helps people?

The services provided by the Salvos are broad and far-reaching, including accommodation services, addiction recovery, aged care, emergency relief, support for our Defence Force, youth support, chaplaincy and financial counselling, among others.

Can you be Baptised in the Salvation Army?

Unlike other Christian churches the Salvation Army does not recognise any sacraments, such as baptism or communion, as essential. The Army does not teach that sacraments are wrong, but it believes that they are unnecessary, and may be unhelpful to some.