Salvation Army - Tri-Cities
Newark, CA
Overview
The Salvation Army, Tri-Cities is dedicated to serving the community through various impactful programs, including food distribution, ministry, music programs, and summer day camps. Their food distribution program ensures that no one in the community goes hungry by providing essential groceries and meals to those in need. The ministry offers spiritual support and guidance, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience. Their music programs foster creativity and talent, offering education and performance opportunities for all ages. Additionally, the summer day camps provide a safe and enriching environment for children, featuring activities like sports, arts and crafts, and educational programs. These initiatives highlight the Salvation Army Tri-Cities' unwavering commitment to supporting and uplifting the community.
Mission: Our 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.
Services offered
- Adult Program Services
- Spiritual Healing
- Senior Services
- Giving Back
- Holiday Giving
- Family Services
- Poverty
- Food Pantries
- Disaster Relief
- Youth Services
- Homelessness
Get involved
Be a Bell Ringer, Volunteer Locally, Volunteer as a Group, Join the List
Leadership
Commissioners James and Sue Betts General Lyndon Buckingham Commissioners Merle and Dawn Heatwole
Donating
Donate Money, Donate Monthly, Donate Goods, Become a Fundraiser, Bonds, Funds, Stocks, and IRA Rollover, Gift Planning, Wills, and Gift Annuities, Vehicle Donation, Volunteer, Serve on an Advisory Board, Corporate Partnerships, Help Overseas Efforts, Donate Cryptocurrency, Airline Miles, Double Your Donation, Shop Others
History
Soon after beginning his ministerial career in England in 1852, William Booth abandoned the concept of the traditional church pulpit in favor of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ directly to the people. Walking the streets of London, he preached to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. When fellow clergymen disagreed with Booth’s unconventional approach, he and his wife, Catherine, withdrew from the church to train evangelists throughout England. The couple returned to the East End of London in 1865, where many followers joined their fight for the souls of lost men and women. Within 10 years, their organization, operating under the name “The Christian Mission.” had over 1,000 volunteers and evangelists. Thieves, prostitutes, gamblers, and drunkards were among their first converts to Christianity. And soon, those converts were also preaching and singing in the streets as living testimonies to the power of God. When Booth read a printer's proof of the 1878 “Christian Mission” annual report, he noticed the statement, “The Christian Mission is a volunteer army.” Crossing out the words “volunteer army,” he penned in “Salvation Army.” From those words came the basis of the foundation deed of The Salvation Army. From that point onward, converts became soldiers of Christ and were known then, as now, as Salvationists. They launched an offensive throughout the British Isles that, in spite of violence and persecution, converted 250,000 Christians between 1881 and 1885. Their message spread rapidly, gaining a foothold in America and, soon after, in Canada, Australia, France, Switzerland, India, South Africa, Iceland, and Germany. Today, The Salvation Army is active in virtually every corner of the world and serves in over 100 countries, offering the message of God’s healing and hope to all those in need.
Location and service area
36700 Newark Blvd
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