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It’s true: The Salvation Army is so much more than red kettles and thrift stores.
W ho are we?
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, founded in London in 1865. 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.
With the generous support of the public, The Salvation Army serves nearly 24 million Americans in need each year. It is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country, made up of more than 1.4 million volunteers, 435,000 officers and church members, 47,000 advisory organization members, and almost 50,000 employees.
It’s biblical: We love because God first loved us.
THE SALVATION ARMY’S SERVICE INCLUDES :
• Curing hunger
• Fighting human trafficking
• Teaching kids
• Combating addiction
• Brightening the holidays
H ow can you help?
• Overcoming poverty
• Stopping domestic abuse
• Empowering the arts
• Helping disaster survivors
• Assisting the unemployed
• Providing shelter
• Equipping families
• Sharing God’s love
• Loving the elderly
• Serving veterans
W hat do we do?
It’s because of people like you The Salvation Army can serve nearly 24 million Americans in need each year.
You can help The Salvation Army show love all year in your community.
Give money Give goods Give time
However you give, you’re making a difference. And there is a you-sized need for goodness in the world.
Where can you help? Take our quiz to find your cause and learn how you can join in today: caringmagazine.org/quiz
