"The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. It's message is based on the Bible. It's ministry is motivated by the love of God. It's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination

Description:
Our organization, established in 1896, is serving all of Austin Mower County community which assists those in need of:

Food Shelf: Participants can receive food from our food shelf every 60 days. The Food Shelf is closed on Wednesdays. The Food Shelf serves 100-125 people per month. Clients receive approximately 3 days worth of food. The Food Shelf hours are 9:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:30 M,T, Th, and Fri.

Clothing/Winter wear: Clothing vouchers are given twice a year so clients can pick three sets of clothing. Clients pick the clothing from the Thrift Store.

Gas Assistance: Once a year a client may receive a voucher for gas for a medical appointment.

Shelter/Lodging: Used for Mower County residents who are temporarily displaced. Usually three nights are provided in a hotel.

Rent/Mortgage/Utility/Fuel Assistance: One month's rent or utility bill is paid for individuals.

Community Meals: Free meal in the evening for anyone who comes. We ask them to sign their names for statistics. We also welcome free will donations. Served Monday through Friday from 5-6 p.m.

Back to school supplies: Is provided to local children in need.

Community coat drive: Free coats are distributed to needy individuals.

Thanksgiving/Christmas food baskets: Food given for the Holiday meal.

Christmas Toys: Toys are distributed to needy families in Mower County.

Youth Summer Day Camp: Ten weeks of day camp for children during the summer.

Youth Free Music Lessons: Music Lessons are offered for free to anyone in Mower County up to 18 years of age.

History:
The Salvation Army, founded by William Booth.

While woman weep, as they do now, I'll fight;
While children go hungry, I'll fight;
While men go to prison, in and out, in and out, I'll fight;
While there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl on the streets, where there remains one dark soul without the light of God - I'll fight!

The Mower County Salvation Army was founded in 1896 is serving all of Mower County. Our organization has always identified itself throughout the years with the poor and destitute, and that it is always prepared to be firmly on the side of justice and fair play preaching a round-sided message of "Soup", "Soap", and "Salvation".

The Salvation Army not only helps people with physical needs but those with spiritual needs as well. The Salvation Army has been helping people for many years and has grown world wide with it's efforts. One of our major funding campaigns is of course bell ringing.

The Salvation Army is a religious based organization that not only offers spiritual help, it offers counseling and healing as well for people who need it.

Our office hours are M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed for dinner 12 p.m. - 1p.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Contact people:

Major Marlys Anderson, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Tammy Flicek, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (507) 437-1120

Address:

409 1st Ave. NE PO Box 480 Austin, MN 55912 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Our office is located one block north of the Budget Oil gas stationl.