Overview of the Salvation Army and programs it offers and sponsors.

1. COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
PRESENTATION AND CHECKLIST
AET/508
September 7, 2015
Evelin Hicks, Jodie Lopez, Lisa Olsen, Jodi Nearing, James Stephens Sr.
Instructor: Elizabeth Franklin

3. OUR MISSION
“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”. ("The Salvation Army", 2015)
Watch this short video for a brief overview of what we do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYZdFwaA0KY (The Salvation Army, 2011)

4. WAYS WE HELP
Support for Adults
Adult Rehabilitation
Veterans Affairs Services
Prison Ministries
Elderly Services
Combating Human Trafficking
Missing Persons
Children and Families
Hunger Relief
Housing and Homeless Services
Christmas Assistance
Youth Camps & Recreation
Kroc Centers
International and
Disaster Relief
World Service Office
Sponsorship
Emergency Disaster Services
("The Salvation Army", 2015)

5. ELDERLY SERVICES RESOURCES
OFFERED
The Salvation Army’s Elderly Services helps thousands of older adults every
year by offering them a place to gather to share interests, develop new skills,
and enjoy the company of their peers. (salvationarmyusa.org)
The resources available vary by location and include:
• Caring Partners Adult Day Program provides respite to caregivers of the mentally or physically
disabled so they can work or manage their responsibilities outside of caregiving. (salvationarmynorth.org)
• Cool Zones provides a place to stay cool during the hot summer months. (sandiego.salvationarmy.org)
• Education Services provides information on health and wellness, changes in Medi-
Cal/MediCare, and assistance with better manipulating/utilizing available systems
• Family Literacy Program exists to improve literacy and life skills for individuals and families and
embraces Adult Education. Space in the Program is limited, and admission’s testing is
required. (kroccenteratlanta.org)

6. ELDERLY SERVICES RESOURCES
OFFERED CONT.
• HomeCare Program preserves the independence, dignity and quality of life for seniors who
require help to stay in their own homes. (salvationarmy.org.nz)
• Hospice is provided 24/7 and includes inpatient and community care, bereavement support,
counseling, spiritual care, equipment loan and education. (salvationarmy.org.nz)
• Independent Living Units provide one or two bedrooms units for the low-income elderly.
(salvationarmy.org.nz)
• Nutrition Programs (sandiego.salvationarmy.org)
• Hot meal in a congregate setting
• Transportation to and from
• Meal deliveries to the home bound
• Recreational Activities such as Memory Enhancement Games, Arts & Crafts, Therapeutic
Exercise, Drama and Music. (sandiego.salvationarmy.org
• Senior Services Program provides help with practical needs and companionship for those in
need. (salvationarmy.org.nz)

7. ADULT REHABILITATION SERVICES
OFFERED
Adult Rehabilitation provides spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for
men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and
provide for themselves.
The Rehabilitation Centers offer:
• Clean and healthy living environment;
• Good food;
• Work therapy;
• Group and individual therapy;
• Physical and spiritual care to re-enter society and return to gainful employment; and
• An opportunity to reunite with their families and resume a normal life
("The Salvation Army", 2015).

8. HARBOR LIGHT CENTERS
Harbor Light Centers brings hope to those who have fallen captive to
substance abuse. Each center provides:
• Detoxification services
• Residential treatment
• Transitional housing
• Outpatient treatment
Salvation Army Harbor Light Offers Support Without Discrimination as this video is testimony to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flku_NjPHYQ (The Salvation Army, 2013)
(The Salvation Army, 2015)

9. CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
The traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene,
with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families,
seniors, and the homeless
Donations and financial assistance provide:
• Christmas dinners
• Clothing
• Toys for families in need
Volunteers distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes,
and shelters are open for sit-down dinners.
• Many families receive aid over a period of months after the
Christmas season, as well as people struggling with difficult
family, emotional, or employment problems.
• Holiday assistance programs are administered locally
("The Salvation Army", 2015).

10. ONLINE RED KETTLE
“$2.1 million was raised for programs supported by Online Red Kettle funds to
help provide:
• toys, clothes, gifts, meals and hope at Christmastime to over 4,000,000 in need
• joys of summer camp to over 200,000 children in need for the first time
• warm beds to over 10,000,000 homeless families and children
• donations to over 1,200 family stores to fund programs for adults in need of physical
and spiritual rehabilitation and mentoring
• disaster relief funds to help disaster victims rebuild their lives one day at a time” (The Salvation
Army, 2015)
Lets Sing Along to the Red Kettle Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18t0EUVdeLw (The Salvation Army, 2014)

11. FAMILY STORES
When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, those goods are then sold
through Salvation Army Family Stores.
When visiting these businesses, you are shopping, saving money and helping
others in your community.
What Your purchase does:
• Helps “Recycle goods to recycle lives”
• Helps others less fortunate in your community
• Helps save you money
• Serves families from all walks of life
• Provides value to the communities it serves
(“The Salvation Army Family Stores", 2015)

12. FAMILY STORES CONT.
Most Common Items
Donated
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Vehicles
• Household Goods
• Appliances
Items Not Accepted
• Cribs/car seats
• Used mattresses
• Box springs
• Sleeper sofas
Methods of Donating
• Pick Up Service 1-800-
SA-Truck
• Drop Off Bins
• Community Centers
• www.Donatesalvatoina
rmyusa.org
("The Salvation Army Family Stores", 2015)
Watch about the Family Stores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqUvlkJPMkI (The Salvation Army 2010)

13. FAMILY STORES CONT.
The proceeds from Salvation Army Thrift Stores are used to fund Adult
Rehabilitation Centers. These centers help people with addiction find help,
hope, and a second chance at life.
These proceeds:
• Fund Adult Rehabilitation Centers
• Go directly to charitable work
• Provide thousands of employment opportunities ("Doing The Most Good", 2015)
Items that don’t sell due to stains, rips, and wear are sent to:
• Recycling market and are made into other products such as upholstery stuffing
• Sent to other countries to serve the poor and suffering on a global scale.
(“Giving hope today, 2015”).

14. COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRIES
Purpose:
• To raise awareness and vision for ministry by presenting opportunities for service that
demonstrates the Love of Christ.
• To motivate, mobilize and train volunteers to carry out Christ’s commission to care for
those in need.
• To be ministries that respond to the changing needs in our communities.
Objectives:
• Provides regular and seasonal visitation to hospitals, nursing homes, institutions and
private homes in the community.
• To provide comfort, cheer, and when possible, material assistance to those in need.
This ministry also provides the hope of Jesus Christ.
• This ministry is provided through individuals and organized groups.
("The Salvation Army", 2015)

15. COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRIES
CONT.
Membership:
• Men & women, Salvationist and non Salvationist volunteers who are at least 14 years of
age. (Young people 6-14, may become Junior Community Care Ministries Members).
• Those involved should have a willingness to serve in whatever capacity needed.
• CCM worker should possess a genuine Christian experience and a sincere personal faith.
• The non-salvationist volunteer must exhibit a love and compassion for people.
(“The Salvation Army 2015”)
Watch this video for a brief overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxR1zQS8UDI&feature=player_detailpage
(“The Salvation Army 2013”)

16. CHECKLIST
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17. REFERENCES
• The salvation army. (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/mission-statement
• The Salvation Army (2011, November 9). What is the salvation army [Video
file]. Retrieved from You Tube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYZdFwaA0KY
• The salvation army. (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-we-help
• The salvation army. (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/christmas-assistancen/ways-we-help
• The Salvation Army (2014, November 26). Salvation Army Bell (red kettle
song)- Camille & Haley [Video file]. Retrieved from You Tube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18t0EUVdeLw

18. REFERENCES CONT.
• The Salvation Army. (2015). Retrieved from
http://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/use/salvation-army-stores
• The Salvation Army (2010, December 13). Salvation Army Commercial.mov
[Video file]. Retrieved from You Tube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqUvlkJPMkI
• Salvationarmy.org. Retrieved from
• http://kroccenteratlanta.org/programs/family-literacy (“kroccenteratlanta.org”)
• http://salvationarmynorth.org/community-pages/adult-day-program
(“salvationarmynorth.org”)
• http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/need-assistance/seniors
(“salvationarmy.org.nz”)

19. REFERENCES CONT.
• Salvationarmy.org. Retrieved from
• http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/elderly-services (“salvationarmyusa.org”)
• http://www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org/sierra_del_mar/senior_services
(“sandiego.salvationarmy.org”)
• The Salvation Army (2013, October 9). Salvation Army Harbor Light Offers
Support Without Discrimination [Video file]. Retrieved from You Tube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flku_NjPHYQ
• Giving hope today. (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.salvationarmy.ca/2013/08/12/what-you-should-know-about-
salvation-army-thrift-stores/
• Doing the most good. (2015). Retrieved from
http://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/use/salvation-army-stores

20. REFERENCES CONT.
• Salvation Army (2013, July 18). Community Care Ministries [Video file].
Retrieved from YouTube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxR1zQS8UDI&feature=player_detailpa
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• Jennings, D. (2015). Doing the Most Good [Video file]. Retrieved from
Community Care Ministries website:
https://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_ccm.nsf/vw-dynamic-
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