Community Care Ministries is designed to motivate, mobilize and train soldiers, adherents and other volunteers to effectively carry out Christ's commission to care to those in need. There are no limits to show compassionate, transformational care; it is simply people caring for one another in very practical ways.

This truly reflects God's love and shines God's light into the dark places and times of life. Together, let us commit ourselves to caring for our families, neighbors, neighborhoods, corps and cities.

The Community Care Ministries purpose is to encourage, equip and empower officers, soldiers, volunteers, youths and children to engage in loving acts of service that will transform lives, corps and communities. We will accomplish this through educational institutes, motivational dialogue and interaction, the provision of effective resources and personal example. Guidance, training and opportunity for practical help to others is given through the training modules of the Community Care Ministries' curriculum.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army Community Care Ministries seek to demonstrate the love of Christ through holistic and practical service that meets human need and transforms communities.

Vision

We see lives and communities transformed, relationships enriched and believers encouraged to minister to each other and their communities through very practical services of help and care.

The Ministries

Community Services: Work on beautification projects such as park clean-ups, planting flowers or special events such as block parties, parades or carnivals. Provide needs-oriented services such as visits, cleaning or helping with groceries.
League of Mercy: Includes visitations to hospitals and nursing homes. Other opportunities include worship services, individual visits, adopt-a-grandparent, seasonal gift distribution and special events.
Prison Ministries: Includes visitation, worship services or providing services to families such as transportation, Christmas parties for children or simply writing birthday cards.
Services to Corps Fellowship: Provide practical services such as transportation or acts of kindness such as helping with meals, groceries, cleaning or childcare.
Telephone Reassurance: Phone someone who is lonely. Be part of a Telephone Ministry through conversation, connection, concern and compassion.
Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS): Includes VA Medical Center Representatives & Deputy Representatives, celebration of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans – February 14th, Joint Annual Reviews – March, celebration of the VAVS Salute to Veterans – November 11th, the National VAVS Advisory Committee and regular and seasonal visitation.

TeamC.A.R.E.

The Salvation Army Community Care Ministries Youth Component known as TeamC.A.R.E. provides our youth groups the opportunity to make a difference by getting involved and giving back to the community through group and individual projects.

C (compassion) A (action) R (responsibility) E (empathy) is SERVING ONE ANOTHER
IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST with respect and compassion. The opportunities available are as diverse as the people participating.

Get involved today!

Please call your Salvation Army Corps Officer, Community Care Ministries Secretary or TeamC.A.R.E. Coordinator to join.