Agency Details:

The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to help the poor, the homeless, the hungry and those in need or in crisis. "Our mission is to meet basic human needs without discrimination."

Description:
The basic social services developed by William Booth have remained an outward visible expression of the Army’s strong principles. In addition, new programs that address contemporary needs have been established.

Programs in Colorado Springs include:

• Family Services - an emergency services program that assists many families during crisis or need.
  
  
• Transitional Housing - The R.J. Montgomery New Hope Center (homeless shelter) houses and feeds up to 210 residents per night. The Children's Discovery Center is a place where New Hope residents can be with their children for a positive bonding family experience. Hope House is an extension of The New Hope Center offering a two-year residential program for men transitioning out of the shelter.
• Fresh Start is a transitional housing and self sufficiency program for families with children.
• New Beginnings is a sanctuary for single men and women while they work on objectives to bridge into a healthy community and housing.
  
  
• Red Shield Community Center - provides a safe environment for children to grow mentally and physically while developing social and educational skills. The center features a licensed After-school Club and Summer Day Camp.
  
  
• The Colorado Kitchen serves over 75,000 low-cost or free meals annually, feeding the homeless, seniors, children and many others. The Colorado Kitchen, in partnership with the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act provides food service training to eligible individuals with the goal of increasing education, skills and further training of students; aiding them in gaining employment, working toward a decrease in need for public assistance and advancing toward self-sufficiency.
  
  
• The Soup Run is a totally volunteer powered program. Volunteers load 200 meals into The Salvation Army canteen and drive to a local designated location every weekday of the year. Waiting are some of our community's hungriest citizens. Every ounce of food is served - for many this is the day's only meal.
  
  
• Emergency Disaster Services - "First in, Last out" is the motto of The Salvation Army EDS program - a beacon of aid serving first responders and victims.
  
  
• The Salvation Army Corps/Church is a place for everyone. All are welcome to join us for worship services and many other activities at our Colorado Springs and Fountain Valley Corps. Our congregations are made up of all kinds of people. Worship services are informal, kid friendly, feature great music. Our beliefs are based on the Bible and correspond to other mainstream denominations.



History:
In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching among the “unchurched” people living in the midst of appalling poverty in London’s East End. Booth’s ministry recognized the interdependence of material, emotional and spiritual needs. In addition to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, Booth became involved in the feeding and shelter of the hungry and homeless and in rehabilitation of alcoholics.

Booth and his followers, originally known as The Christian Mission, became The Salvation Army in 1878, when that organization evolved on a quasi-military pattern. Booth became “the General” and officers’ ranks were given to his ministers.

The Salvation Army has functioned successfully within that structure for more than a century. As of 2005, its outreach has been expanded to include more than 100 countries, and the Gospel is preached by its officers in more than 160 languages.

The Salvation Army is a truly international movement, sharing in the mission of Christ for the salvation and transformation of the world. Its members are at worship and at work in over a hundred countries.

In 1889 the "Army of Compassion" arrived in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and continues working to help people and families in our community without discrimination.



Contact person: Alma Scott, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (719) 884-1068

Address:


910 Yuma St. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.TSACS.org

Directions:

The closest intersection is Circle and Galley/Yampa. Head West (towards the mountains) to the next street, Yuma. Turn left on Yuma. Proceed South approximately 2 blocks, to our main building at 908 Yuma.   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus Line 8, 3 minutes minute walk

Last updated on October 27, 2009