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 religious principles. In addition, new programs that address contemporary needs have been established.

Among those in Colorado Springs are:

• Family/Family Services - Help in times of emergency or crisis situations. Programs include the Soup Run, Senior Meals and Monthly Food Distribution.
• Transitional Housing - The R.J. Montgomery New Hope Center (homeless shelter) which also houses the Children's Discovery Center, Fresh Start Family Housing Program, Bridgehouse, a sanctuary for Men while they work on objectives to "bridge into a healthy community and New Beginnings - transitional housing for single people.
• Red Shield Community Center - featuring a licensed After-school Club, Summer Day Camp and a great new line-up of activities for people of all ages.
• Emergency Disaster Services - a beacon of aid serving first responders and victims.



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 unusual 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

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