2. Who Are They?
The Salvation Army, as an international
movement, is an evangelical branch of the
Christian Church. Its message is based on the
Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by love for God and a
practical concern for the needs of humanity.
Its message is based on the Bible.
3. What’s Their Mission?
To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, supply
basic human needs, provide personal counseling
and undertake the spiritual and moral
regeneration and physical rehabilitation of all
persons in need who come within its sphere of
influence regardless of race, color, creed, sex or
age.
4. What’s Their Mandate?
To offer a
seamless holistic
ministry which
addresses the
practical needs
and evangelizes
the soul for Christ.
6. What do They do?
Provide food, clothing, counseling, referrals,
camping, support groups, emergency
transportation and supplementary aid to those in
need.
At Christmas they do the “Toy Mountain” drive
and give bags of toys to families that are low in
income or in need.
7. What do They do?
The Ontario Central Division of the Salvation Army
operates 21 Family Services.
Various support groups in family services include:
- Bible Studies
- Parent and Tot Groups
- Cooking On a Budget
- Showers & laundry facilities
- Individual and Family Counselling
- Budget Management & Trusteeship
- Child & Youth Camping Opportunities
- Homelessness prevention program
- Child/Adult Anger Management
- Christmas Assistance
9. How do People Feel When They Come
for Help?
Embarrassed
Humiliated
Usually after talking to someone, they
feel better and cared for
10. How to Help People to Overcome?
Try to save their faces
Keep it confidential
Make appointment with them so that they
will meet as less people as possible.
Encouragement
Share feelings
11. What Documents Need to Present?
Income/Tax statement
Contract for apartment if they rent
Family members identifications
Any other expenses documents if available
The Salvation Army also provide financial
management instruction if needed
12. How to Work With Community?
The Salvation Army partners with hundreds of
volunteers annually to assist with programs and
special events. Long and short term volunteer
opportunities for individuals and groups include:
Food & clothing sorting
Reception & office assistance
Janitorial & Maintenance
Warehouse workers & drivers
Christmas toy sorting & packing
Christmas elf tree tag program
Emergency disaster assistance
13. How do They Raise Funds?
Christmas cheer cattle
Christmas fund
The public relation department does a lot of
campaigns to raise fund in various part of
ministry.
Donations
14. How do They Raise Funds?
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15. Challenges and Barriers
for the Salvation Army
Language
Increasing
demand
Limited
resources
Short staffs
16. How Can You Help?
Donations are welcomed:
Ethnic food
Canned food & peanut butter
Sugar & powdered milk
Baby food, formula & infant items
17. How to Find Them?
Marina Williams
Family Services Worker
The Salvation Army North York Temple
25 Centre Avenue
North York, On M2M 2L4
Tel.: 416-225-6683
Fax: 416-225-9671
18. How to Find More Information
About Them?
www.salvationarmy.ca
http://www.youtube.com/salvationarmy
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