The Salvation Army
Organization Details
Salvation Army programs help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community meet their basic human needs for safety, food, and shelter. The Salvation Army believes that everyone should have access to basic rights, such as nutritious food, shelter, health care, education, and economic opportunity. Identifying obstacles and seeking solutions is imperative to ensuring human rights are upheld.
The Salvation Army offers a comprehensive suite of social services that address homelessness, hunger, youth programs, domestic violence, and addiction recovery. These programs are designed to meet clients’ immediate needs then encourage and support them on a path toward self-sufficiency.
Impact Story
The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs. Established in 1865, The Salvation Army is a global organization and a faith-based nonprofit that provides comprehensive social services to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, and crisis.
The mission is to serve the most vulnerable members of society with compassion, dignity, and practical support, helping them move from crisis to stability—and ultimately to self-sufficiency.
Positive Impact
With a presence in virtually every ZIP code in the U.S., The Salvation Army is one of the nation’s most trusted providers of social services. Each year, more than 30 million people are served through a wide range of programs, including:
- Emergency Shelter & Housing Assistance
Offering safe shelter, rental assistance, and long-term housing solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - Food Security & Nutrition Support
Distributing more than 150 million meals annually through food pantries and meal programs. - Addiction Recovery Services
Operating more than 130 Adult Rehabilitation Centers nationwide, providing free residential recovery programs focused on sobriety, employment, and life skills. - Youth & Family Services
Supporting low-income families through after-school programs, summer camps, holiday assistance, and back-to-school shopping events. - Disaster Relief
Responding to natural and man-made disasters with food, supplies, and spiritual care—serving communities at their most vulnerable moments.
Why It Matters
The Salvation Army serves as a safety net and a bridge to stability for those who have nowhere else to turn. Our programs are designed not only to alleviate immediate hardship, but to build long-term resilience, helping individuals and families regain control of their lives with dignity.
With over 150 years of experience, strong local partnerships, and deep community trust, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to deliver measurable, life-changing outcomes.