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.

Description:
The Salvation Army in Rochester provides a wide array of services and programs all meant to meet the basic human needs of people in our community. These needs include food,shelter, clothing,utilities, medical and dental care, as well as a day program for adults. The Salvation Army also runs a Thrift Store. Proceeds from this store are used to support the other programs and services we offer. Special programs are offered at Christmas and at Back to School time.

History:
The Salvation Army has been serving the Olmsted County area for over 100 years. Services and programs have changed to adapt to the changing needs of the community. However, the overall mission of addressing basic human needs has remained constant

Contact people:

Jeff Urban, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) Cyndy Gove, Director of Caring Partners, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (507) 281-8348

Address:

20 First Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.thesalarmy.org/rochester

Directions:

Take Broadway to Center Street. Take Center Street East to First Avenue. North on First Avenue one block. The Salvation Army is on the right

Overall Experience   
It left me with a wonderful feeling

I registered shoppers into the food shelf. I enjoyed visiting with the people and helping them with their registrations. posted by beadonor on July 6, 2005