The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international charitable organisation, the Salvation Army is a worldwide organisation consisting of soldiers, officers and adherents known as Salvationists. Its founders Catherine and William Booth sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute and hungry. It has a presence in 126 countries, running charity shops, operating shelters for the homeless and providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries.
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in London by Minister William Booth. Originally known as the East London Christian Mission, in 1878, Booth reorganised the Mission, becoming its first General the current world leader of the Salvation Army is General Andre Lox.
Originally, Booth named the organisation the East London Christian Mission, the name The Salvation Army developed from an incident on 19th May. The Salvation Army was modelled after the military. William Booth became the ‘General’ and his other ministers were given appropriate ranks as ‘officers’ other members became soldiers.
Catherine was known as the ‘Mother of the Salvation Army.’ William preached to the poor, and Catherine spoke to the wealthy, gaining financial support for their work.
The Salvation Army operated in 126 countries and provides services in 175 different languages. The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest providers of social aid in supporting families. The Salvation Army is well known for its network of thrift shops/stores or charity shops, which raise money for its rehabilitation programs by selling used items such as clothing, housewares and toys. The Salvation Army has a history of free rehabilitation from alcohol and drug abuse. Thrift stores provide the revenue to run the Adult Rehabilitation Centres known as the ARC’s.
The Salvation Army includes multiple youth groups, which primarily consist of its Sunday schools and the Scout as Guide packs that are sometimes set up. The Scout and Guide are not Salvation Army but
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in London by Minister William Booth. Originally known as the East London Christian Mission, in 1878, Booth reorganised the Mission, becoming its first General the current world leader of the Salvation Army is General Andre Lox.
Originally, Booth named the organisation the East London Christian Mission, the name The Salvation Army developed from an incident on 19th May. The Salvation Army was modelled after the military. William Booth became the ‘General’ and his other ministers were given appropriate ranks as ‘officers’ other members became soldiers.
Catherine was known as the ‘Mother of the Salvation Army.’ William preached to the poor, and Catherine spoke to the wealthy, gaining financial support for their work.
The Salvation Army operated in 126 countries and provides services in 175 different languages. The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest providers of social aid in supporting families. The Salvation Army is well known for its network of thrift shops/stores or charity shops, which raise money for its rehabilitation programs by selling used items such as clothing, housewares and toys. The Salvation Army has a history of free rehabilitation from alcohol and drug abuse. Thrift stores provide the revenue to run the Adult Rehabilitation Centres known as the ARC’s.
The Salvation Army includes multiple youth groups, which primarily consist of its Sunday schools and the Scout as Guide packs that are sometimes set up. The Scout and Guide are not Salvation Army but