Wherever there is a need in Wichita and Sedgwick County, you'll find the Salvation Army. We strive to Restore Hope and Transform Lives every day of the year. Those struggling to make ends meet find a helping hand to move back toward self-sufficiency. During times of disaster, those affected receive immediate and long term assistance as they recover. The Salvation Army officers and soldiers are ava
ilable for Spiritual care, discipleship, and prayer. Whether it's a hot meal, a warm blanket, a fan, school supplies, utility assistance, or groceries to make it to the end of the month, we care and we are here to serve. The Salvation Army stands ready to share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone. Company Overview: The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for over 150 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. Locally,
On May 12, 1886, at 116 E. Douglas, Captain Belle Cunningham (left) led the first Salvation Army meeting in the city of Wichita. By the next year, under the leadership of two other sisters, The Salvation Army was ready to begin a permanent presence in Wichita. Captain and Lieutenant Kline began the full-time ministry in the Hacker & Jackson Building at 601 East Douglas. Click here for more history. General Information: Heart to God and Hand to Man - a philosophy of The Salvation Army since its inception. Many people see the Army only as a kettle at Christmas time or a place to drop off used clothing. But, at its very heart, The Salvation Army is a Christian church (corps community center). Using a military metaphor, each "corps" is a place of worship that seeks to meet the spiritual needs of a regular community of worshippers and conducts church services for those who choose to attend. Salvation Army officers are pastors of the church. Church members are called soldiers, and those who attend the church are called adherents. The ecumenical symbol of The Salvation Army is the crest. The Salvation Army corps worship centers reflect the vitality of a living God in a needy world. Through 3 worship centers in Wichita, the Army brings to life the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These are action-packed centers where people are living out their faith. They are centers of worship, learning, and service which incorporate a vast range of programs that encompass people of all ages. They are great places where people can enrich their lives and where families can grow together. Our page is a community forum, where we share the work made possible through your support of The Salvation Army and invite people to participate in conversation about community issues. We encourage dialogue and are happy to address any concerns individuals may have regarding our service. To ensure the environment is a safe place for all, we maintain the right to delete posts that contain name calling, clearly false information, profanity, or content which we determine to be inappropriate or unconstructive. We also maintain the right to ban users who do not adhere to these standards.
