The Salvation Army

The mission statement: "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."

The Salvation Army has many programs to help people and they do not discriminate. Some of their programs include Youth Camps, Disaster Relief, Adult Rehabilitation, Christmas Charity, and Elderly Services among others. They also offer many ways to help out.

One way to help is my a simple donation. This donation could be a cash amount, but you can also donate United Airlines Frequent Flyer Miles. You can also donate clothing, appliances, household objects, and even cars among other things (and remember cash donations and these items are all tax-deductable!). Finally, you can donate your time. Probably the most well known of these volunteering opprotunities would be ringing the bells for donations. But you can also get a group of people together (say, maybe your church, co-workers, family, or just a group of friends who want to help out) and serve a meal at your local Salvation Army. I've done this multiple times, and it doesn't take as many people to do it, but the more the marrier! In fact, we served Thanksgiving lunch with only twelve people. It's really not hard to do good. And remember: I feel it is a misconception about the Salvation Army during the holidays. It runs all year, and they can always use volunteers!