Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is not known to carry guns or pack tanks into battle. Rather, these soldiers are armed with a helping hand and God’s saving word. They make up this special army tasked to serve the poor, care for the sick, and just simply make lives a lot better.

The Salvation Army offers various services for those people in need. Their range of assistance varies from fighting leprosy, alcoholism and drug rehabilitation to providing homes for the homeless and students. In their campaign, the army has helped 1,600 blind people, sheltered 35,000 persons, fed countless souls, and saved 220,000 lives from suicide.

This army was founded in 1865 by William Booth and has spread from London to the rest of the world. To date, there are around 14,000 centers over a hundred countries that cater to the needs of the poor. 800 of which are hostels especially established to provide shelter for the homeless. The army also has provided 780 homes for the elderly and 152 for those addicted to alcohol.

This organization has been so successful mainly because of the public support. This is made possible by willing volunteers from all walks of life and as part of their work, they offer their services to the army in their free time. For these people, it’s giving without having to count the costs. The sheer joy and satisfaction that they receive is rewarding enough for all their hard work and endeavors.

The message of the Army revolves around the Bible. Its core motivation is the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. The mission for these soldiers is to proclaim His gospel in order persuade others to reach out to humanity. Such ministry and help is offered to everyone with no descrimination.

Contact Information:
The Salvation Army
Philippines
PO Box 3830, Manila 1099
Telephone: (632) 524-00-86/88; Facsimile: (632) 521-69-12
United States
PO Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22313, USA
Telephone: (1703) 684 5500; Facsimile: (1703) 684 3478
http://www.salvationarmy.org