The presentation summarizes various services provided by The Salvation Army to help diverse groups of people in need. It outlines programs that provide services to immigrants such as education, employment assistance, and disaster relief. It also describes programs that aid individuals with criminal backgrounds, disabilities, seniors, veterans, military families, and at-risk youth. The services described include housing, job training, counseling, recreational activities, and basic material and spiritual support. The conclusion emphasizes the organization's goal of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate community programs.

1. COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGENCY PRESENTATION
Alexandria Papalozi, Debra Brown, Raquel Campos,
Jackie Pruy, Isaac Jones, Venus Robinson
AET/508
November 30, 2015
Dr. Linda Justus

2. INTRODUCTION
In the world we live in
life is not always kind, reasonable, just, or easy.
Circumstances and nature challenge the definition
of “Humanity”. What will be our legacy? How will
we define our “Humanity”?
In this presentation we will explore the diversity of
efforts by The Salvation Army. By focusing on who
and their circumstances we will see how this
organization looks to define “Humanity”.

3. SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS
 Education
 Employment
 Immigration
Assistance
 Government services
 Housing / Shelter
 Sponsorship
 Disaster Relief &
Recovery
 Settlement help
 The Salvation Army
reaches some of the
poorest communities
across the world with
the tools they can use
restore their
economic, social,
ecological and
spiritual
relationships.

4. IMMIGRANTS
 The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) seeks to
support,
empower and equip Salvation Army schools to provide high-
quality,
holistic, faith-based and family-focused education for all young
people in a safe and secure environment.
 We strive to build the capacity of teachers and staff of Salvation
Army schools; to provide education and skills training in safe
settings for out-of-school and vulnerable children and youth; to
facilitate access to higher education and vocational training for
post-secondary students; and to increase community support for
education through partnerships between Salvation Army schools
and the community.

5. IMMIGRANTS CONT’D
 Through Disaster Relief & Recovery programs, we help
communities, families, and individuals respond and recover as
quickly as possible from disasters and to implement
integrated,
community-led programs that increase their capability to
recover
and be prepared if and when catastrophic events occur in the
future.
 Over the last 10 years The Salvation Army World Service Office
(SAWSO) has provided $89.8 million in support to the victims
of
disasters such as the Southeast Asian tsunami, the Haiti
earthquakes, the Japan tsunami, the Pakistan floods, the
Philippines typhoon, the Ebola outbreak, and the most recent
earthquake in Nepal.

6. SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
 Bible Correspondence
Courses
 Pre-Release Job Training
Program, & Employment
opportunities in
cooperation with parole
personnel
 Material aid
 Housing – Half-way
Houses
 Spiritual Guidance to
Prisoners and their
families & Counselling

7. INDIVIDUALS WITH A CRIMINAL
BACKGROUND
 Through cooperative arrangements with prison, probation,
and parole official throughout the country, The Salvation
Army play a role in prison rehabilitation and crime
prevention. In some jurisdictions, prisoners are paroled to
direct custody of The Salvation Army.
 Many Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers and
Harbor Light Centers have served as designated halfway
houses where former prisoners participate in work-release
programs. Those convicted of minor offenses often are
given the opportunity to accept placement in community
service programs at corps community centers and
institutions as an alternative to incarceration, or in the
last months of their sentences.

8. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Developmental Disabilities
The Salvation Army’s Developmental program was established over
30 years ago. They provide Residential Services, Supported Living,
and Community Options. The purpose of the program being to
transition individuals with disabilities into community settings.
Some of the programs offer community housing and individual
programs that will help support each individuals goals and success.
Residential programs may have staff 24/7 and some individuals may
live on their own with minimal assistance.

9. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
CONT’D.
Residential Services
The program helps meet the needs of individuals with autism,
significant mental illness, physical health issues. Their sites can be
found in urban, suburban, and small town settings.
Program Services:
•Therapeutic services as physical
•Occupational
•Speech and behavioral therapy
•Nursing support
Programs are geared to promote:
•Happiness
•Independence
•Enhance and maintain life skills

10. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
CONT’D.
Supported Living
Through the Supported Living program, The Salvation Army assists
those with developmental disabilities and other special needs to
identify, choose, and maintain jobs that maximize personal interests
and abilities. The focus of our Supported Employment program is job
preparation, coaching and maintenance (TSA, 2015).
Program Services:
•Job coaches assess each person determining individual
skills/interests.
•Job coaches search for potential employers
•Job coaches arrange for job interviews with potential employers
•Job coaches work along side the new employees, orienting them to
their work environment
•Job coaches follow up with employees and employers to discuss job
satisfaction and performance.

11. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
CONT’D.
Community Options
The Community Options programs offers
individuals to participate in their community.
Some of the previous projects have included :
•Adopt a Park
• Adopt a Highway
•Meals on Wheels
•Assisting other non-profits activities

12. SENIORS
 The Salvation Army Services operates a number
of senior housing facilities in Southern
California.
 The Silvercrest Senior Residence
 The Mindeman Senior Residence
 Sage House Adult Day Care

13. SENIORS
 Silvercrest Senior Residences
 Pay 30% percent of their
income for housing and
the Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) pays
the difference
 Sizes range from 22 to 257
Units
 Each Unit is equipped
with private kitchen and
comfortable living
quarters.
 Often near a Salvation
Army Community Center

14. SENIORS CONT’D
 Silvercrest facilities for Seniors are located
throughout Southern California.
 Glendale
 Hollywood
 Lake View Terrace
 Los Angeles
 Pasadena
 Santa Fe Springs
 Santa Monica
 Ventura

15. SENIORS CONT’D
 The Sage House Adult Day Care
 Is a licensed adult daycare located in San Pedro
California. It serves the needs of adults suffering
from
 Alzheimer’s Depression
 Parkinson
 Other forms of disabilities
 Recreational Activities Offered
 Arts and crafts
 Games and Karaoke
 Yoga and Therapeutic exercises
 Drama and Music
 Worship Services

16. VETERANS AND MILITARY
FAMILIES
Veterans Affairs Services
The veterans programs at The Salvation Army helps hundreds of
thousands of veterans every year. Over the years the program has
grown tremendously, from serving doughnuts and coffee after World
War I, they are now able to serve with various programs of comfort.
The Salvation Army’s programs varies from coast to coast. Some of
the programs may assist with wheelchairs, weekend camps, phone
cards, bibles with large print, and much more.

17. VETERANS AND MILITARY
FAMILIES CONT’D.
Programs Offered
Corps Community Center
• Services Offered:
• Bible Study - Correspondence
• Food & Nutrition Programs
• Adult Day Care
• Visitation Services
• Worship Services - Church
• Christian Education
• Men's Ministries
• Music & Arts Programs
• Worship Services - Sunday School

18. VETERANS AND MILITARY
FAMILIES CONT’D.
Programs Offered
Corps Community Center
•Services Offered:
•Food & Nutrition Programs
•Seasonal Services
•Casework Services
•Worship Services - Children's / Teen
•Worship Services - Church
•Christian Education
•Men's Ministries
•Music & Arts Programs
•Worship Services - Sunday School
•Women's Ministries
•Worship Services - Young Adult
•Character Building Programs
•Residential Camping Activities

19. YOUTH
 The Salvation Army offers a youth program for at
risk of homelessness.
 Youth ages are between 12-20
 Serving young people and their families with
love, compassion and unswerving commitment
 Youth development: inspiring and assisting
young people to transition to adulthood

20. CONCLUSION
This presentation purpose was to discover how a
community based organization effects several
distinct groups of people.
As we have explored the programs of The Salvation
Army we hope that it has open your understanding
of the need that exists and how organizations of
individuals are and can make a difference in the
lives of everyone they meet.
Matthew 25:40
“…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least
of these my brethren…”

21. REFERENCES
 Salvation Army (2015). Senior Services. Retrieved from
http://www.salvationarmy- socal.org southern-
california/Seniors
 Salvation Army (2015). Veterans Affairs Services. Retrieved on
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http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/veterans-affairs- services
 Salvation Army (2015). Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved on
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 The Salvation Army.(2015) Ways We Help Retrieved from:
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 Salvation Army 2015 at risk youth program Retrieved from
http://salvos.org.au/youthoutreachservice/