About:
The Salvation Army provides services to those in need, including emergency social service programs, after-school programs, and disaster relief.
Mission
To help without discrimination the "poorest of the poor"--the hungry, homeless and indigent who have nowhere to turn and often suffer alone because of societal indifference or disdain.
Our Partnership
Mobilizing Volunteers
Currently, our volunteers serve at multiple Salvation Army locations in Manhattan including NY Temple, where Redeemer Downtown meets on Sundays, Manhattan Citadel in Harlem, Harlem Temple, and more.
Making Grants To Fund Programs
Our grant funds support youth dance, drama and music classes at the Times Square Performing Arts Institute for youth.
Training And Consulting
The Salvation Army Emergency Services lent their expertise on the 1 year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, leading a workshop on Disaster Preparation for HFNY Affiliates.
Volunteer Opportunities
This year I met a young woman named Alison who used to sleep on the steps of this building. She refused shelter, insisting that she felt safest on these steps. She spent most of her time completely drunk. We told her every day that Jesus loves her, and that He has more for her life than alcoholism and abuse. We would give her blankets, shoes, and food, and she began to come to our Sunday church services. Last November, Alison finally enrolled in a Salvation Army drug rehabilitation program, and today she is sober, working, loving Jesus, and learning to serve others in His name.
Lt. Olivia, Staff
Mentions
In a city where an average 1.3 million New Yorkers are food insecure, Hope for New York, P.S. Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and City Relief have come together to show the strength and power of our network by addressing hunger.
Our annual homelessness outreach was a success this year in reaching many unhoused neighbors! For one Saturday, over 240 volunteers gathered at The Salvation Army on West 14th to serve in various roles, including street outreach and on-site hospitality.
Every year, our affiliate partners share stories of how they meet the specific needs of New Yorkers in need of hope.