| CFC Number |
| 98883 |
| Address |
2626 Pennsylvania Ave. NW |
| Phone |
| 202-756-3912 |
| Fax |
| 202-464-7208 |
| Wenners_Ballard@USS.SalvationArmy.org |
| Website |
| www.SalArmyDC.org |
| % spent on Administration and Fundraising |
| 16.8% |
The Salvation Army Serves the poor by providing emergency assistance (rent, clothes, utilities, food, etc.) and youth development programs.
Why do we exist? The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice. The Army’s doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasize God’s saving purposes. Its objects are ‘the advancement of the Christian religion… of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.’ Since its inception in 1865, The Salvation Army has been at the forefront in the fight to remedy socially impairing issues such as poverty, inadequate and unaffordable healthcare, and access to education, amidst other problems. We believe that it is our spiritually guided service to the world, as instructed by the teachings of Christian faith to help suffering humanity. What have you accomplished? The Salvation Army currently serves in 111 countries, enlisting over 14,000 Corps, outposts, societies, and recovery churches. To date, there are 17, 295 active Salvation Army Officers serving abroad, and that number grows each year. Our organization has provided refuge via hostels, homes, or other forms of shelter to a capacity of over 80,000 people in need. We provide day care, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, prisoner discharge assistance, anti-suicide programs, youth- mentoring facilities and services, etc. The Salvation Army is also responsible for the development of over 300 general and specialized hospitals and health clinics as well as nearly 1500 educational facilities. Through and initiative entitled Access House, The Salvation Army takes in recovering drug addicts and persons suffering from mental illness and provides rehabilitation courses, drug screening, and medical monitoring. David Wright of Kansas City, MO, a recovering addict, is able to rebuild his life and relationship with his family through Access House. He had given up on life until The Salvation Army expressed genuine interest in his well being. “The Salvation Army tries to make you feel like family,” Wright says. “They don’t give up on people. They want to see you succeed and make a life for yourself again. They really care.”
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