We're in the business of Changing Lives! Service to those in need, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or age is a fundamental aspect of The Salvation Army faith. Our social service programs are
acts of love inspired by God's love for all humanity and God's comfort to those who are suffering.
The Salvation Army is dedicated to caring for the poor, feeding the hungry and educating our youth. We respond to emergencies, shelter the homeless, reunite families, and renew health to addicts.
What makes us unique is how we do it. Wholistic service is the goal - to meet physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of families and individuals.
The Salvation Army has designed a range of comprehensive social ministries almost as broad as human need. We also partner with churches, charities and organizations to reach as many people as is practical, believing that
even a touch or presence can kindle hope for a better tomorrow. In 2002 alone, over 36,000,000 people were assisted by The Salvation Army in the United States. And because "
need knows no season," The Salvation Army continues to work year-round to help families in need.
The following is a list of our
innovative, affirmed and successful programs and services. We provide these services to bring hope, strength and success to people throughout Western Pennsylvania.
- Comprehensive social services provides the following:
- new winter outerwear through Project Bundle-Up
- food and toys at Christmas to those in need
- crisis counseling
- emergency food assistance
- fuel counseling/utility assistance
- job counseling/resume assistance
- missing persons bureau
- clothing assistance
- emergency disaster assistance
- God-Sent Grandparents Support Group
- job transition classes
- parole and probation sponsorship
- transient services
- camping opportunities for needy seniors and children
- assistance with eyeglasses through Vision USA
- referrals to Salvation Army and other community programs
- Housing assistance
- emergency and bridge housing available in Allegheny County for families in crisis at the Family Crisis Center
- emergency drop-in shelter, medical clinic and comprehensive services at the Pittsburgh Northside Corps
- emergency and transient assistance available through corps community centers
- transitional housing program offered in Allegheny County
- Drug & Alcohol Treatment Programs
- Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) operate drug and alcohol treatment
- Harbor Light Center provides a residential drug and alcohol treatment program and services to addicts' families
- Public Inebriate Program
- Youth Programming
- Camp Allegheny, located near Ellwood City, provides camping opportunities for needy children and seniors.
- music instruction
- day care
- organized clubs and scouting
- after school programs
- Spiritual Programming
- worship services
- League of Mercy
- adult social adjustment and development
- medical fellowship international
- Senior Citizens Programming
- God-Sent Grandparents support group
- Camp Allegheny
- Fundraising Activities
- Project Bundle-Up
- Christmas kettles challenge
- Red Shield Campaign
- Planned Giving
- Women's Auxiliaries
- Thrift Stores
- Emergency Disaster Services