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Salvos Mission Statement
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.

Programs that help

 * ===Rebuilding Lives===
 * missing persons
 * disaster realief
 * Prisoner realief
 * Drug and achoel relief
 * fight human traficing || ===Community and Fellowship===
 * youth camps
 * kroc centres
 * music || ===Comfort and Support===
 * cristmas charity
 * ederly sorrport
 * loneniess || === === ||



Nonetheless, in her marriage to William Booth, she became an evangelist, preacher and theologian, and co-founder of The Salvation Army. Read More || Although Eva was often featured as a singer or musician at her father's meetings, she had to wait until she was fifteen to wear the uniform of a sergeant and put on the Salvation Army bonnet designed by her mother. She would later influence thousands with her impassioned sermons at Great Western Hall. Read More || He was born Nashan Garabed, or Garabedian, in Tallas, Turkey, to Armenian parents. His father died when he was three, but his mother saw that he had a Christian upbringing. At 17, he set out to work with his brother as a shoemaker in Boston. On the way to the U.S., he saw some Salvationists being attacked on the streets of London, and though knowing no English, he stepped in as their bodyguard. Read More || In the spring of 1879, the newly named Salvation Army in London was so small that all the workers knew each other personally. **Eliza Shirley**, then 16, joined the Christian Mission and was appointed as an evangelist at one of the "stations." At first, her parents, Amos and Annie Shirley, were not sure they approved. Shortly thereafter, Amos, an experienced silk weaver, left for America and found a position in Philadelphia. Read More || The son of a Methodist minister, he lost both parents from fever when he was 15. The boy worked on his own in London, seeking something that was more like the old Methodism of John Wesley. Eventually, he found the Christian Mission work of William Booth. Read More || "What is that fire?" Brengle wrote. "It is love. It is faith. It is hope. It is passion, purpose, determination--utter devotion. It is singleness of eye and a consecration unto death. It is God the Holy Ghost burning in and through a humble, holy, faithful person." Read More || WAYS TO GIVE- where your purchases always help us help others.//** In a very real sense, The Salvation Army Family Stores are at the heart of the Adult Rehabilitation Center philosophy. These simple community stores serve several distinct purposes: So you see, the Family Store is much more than meets the eye. It is an outlet for bargains, a donation center, a training site, and a place where neighbors can shop with dignity. So... knowing you are helping yourself while helping others.//** Chances are there is a Salvation Army Family Store near you. At your local Salvation Army Family Store you can find great deals and bargain prices on clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, electronics and much more. Plus, your purchase directly funds The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers. That means that the bargains you find for yourself also help others by reclaiming lives and healing families. Salvation Army Family Stores provide quality goods at reasonable prices. Follow this link to find a family store near you. Many of our Salvation Army units list their volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Match. To visit the Volunteer Match website, please click on their logo. Alternatively, please use the zip code search box at the top of our website, to find your local Salvation Army to inquire about volunteer opportunites Thank you for considering The Salvation Army CAR DONATION PROGRAM as the recipient of your vehicle donation. When you donate your car to The Salvation Army, you're helping us heal broken lives and assist individuals on the road to recovery. Proceeds from the sale of your donated automobile are used to help fund The Salvation Army's rehabilitation programs in your area.
 * battling an almost overwhelming army. Thieves, prostitutes, gamblers, and drunkards were among Booth's first converts to Christianity. His congregation were desperately poor. He preached hope and salvation. His aim was to lead them to Christ and link them to a church for continued spiritual guidance. [ ||
 * || **Catherine Booth**, wife of Salvation Army founder William Booth, was known as the "Army Mother." In her world, women had few rights, no place in the professions and a minimal presence in church leadership.
 * || **Eva Cory Booth**, the seventh child of William and Catherine Booth, was born on Christmas day of 1865. It was the same year that her parents had responded to God's call to minister to the poverty-stricken people in the East End of London.
 * || **Joe The Turk**. He was tall, impressive, and built like a prize fighter. Often considered rude or even obnoxious, he did not follow the rules. Though never in charge of a corps, he opened doors through which others could follow in a more conventional way.
 * || The first successful work in the United States rested on the shoulders of a 17-year-old girl.
 * || **George Scott Railton** was one of the unique personalities who helped form the character of The Salvation Army.
 * || For **Samuel Logan Brengle**, the only religion worth having was a "red hot religion" ignited by the unquenchable fire of the Holy Spirit.
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 * Our Family Stores provide quality clothing, furniture and other goods to the community at bargain prices.
 * The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabiliation Centers are 100% funded from the proceeds of our Family Stores, allowing them to be self-sustaining.
 * A major part of the men's and women's involvement in their own rehabilitation is Work Therapy. Some of this is done in the Family Stores allowing them to regain self-esteem and learn valuable vocational skills as well.
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