About The Salvation Army Houston

A Brief History of The Salvation Army in Houston
	The Salvation Army is acclaimed worldwide for its broad humanitarian service and outreach. Its impressive history as a religious and charitable organization dates back to 1865, when it was founded by William Booth to minister to the homeless in Victorian England. Booth's compassion for society's outcasts sparked a spiritual and social revolution. To this day, the organization still upholds the code and doctrine formalized by its founder. The Salvation Army officially began its United States ministry on March 10, 1880, in Battery Park in New York City, when the first street meeting was held Houston welcomed The Salvation Army in 1889 and has nurtured its growth and caring spirit for over 100 years. During that time, an expanding network of dedicated officers, staff and volunteers has embraced the sick and lonely, cared for the poor, and provided compassionate emergency response in times of disaster.
Collectively, our new facilities and enhanced programs have enabled the Army to continue our mission with renewed zeal throughout every sector of our community. The Salvation Army helps people to aspire and to achieve significant milestones in their personal development. Our supporters make that possible. Please be assured that our officers, soldiers, and employees will continue to spread the Word of God and the Gift of Jesus Christ's nurturing love. 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.

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2007 Financial Information:

EXPENSES	$	%
Programs & Services	12,172,521	47%
Management/General	2,618,398	10.11%
Fundraising	1,344,263	5.19%
Adult Rehabilitation Center	9,766,266	37.71%
	______________ $25,901,448

 

REVENUE	$	%
Donor Contributions	12,037,884	46.48%
United Way	1,696,088	6.55%
Government Grants/Fees	2,401,210	9.27%
Adult Rehabilitation Center/Family Stores	9,766,266	37.71%
	____________ $25,901,448

The Salvation Army maximizes contributions by using 84.7 cents of every dollar donated to provide direct services to the less fortunate in our community.

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Did You Know?

• The Salvation Army has been in Houston since 1889?
• The Salvation Army is one of the largest churches in the world and all uniformed Officers are ordained ministers?
• One of our first Salvation Army Boys Clubs was located where the George R. Brown Convention Center is now?
• Kenny Rogers and George Foreman were members of The Salvation Army Boys Club?
• Muhammad Ali participated in one of our first Silver Gloves Tournaments at our Aldine Westfield Boys & Girls Club?
• The Salvation Army and US Marine Corps work together to distribute thousand of toys to children every Christmas?
• The American flag which flew in front of the demolished World Trade Center was a gift from The Salvation Army?
• Did you know only 5% of the money you donate to the Salvation Army is used for fundraising efforts?