Salvation Army Research Paper
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Organizational structure According to Mel (2011), the Salvation Army is an international movement society, which is an evangelical entity of the universal Christian church. The Salvation Army is located in Gainesville, Florida. Its message is founded on the wisdom of the Holy Bible. Its ministry is focused on the need to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and providing for human needs in Jesus name without biases or discrimination. The Salvation Army is led by a mission to assist people who are in need. The organization runs several programs focused to help the needy. Some of these vital programs are such as adult rehabilitation, …show more content…
The Booths abandoned their church and started preaching to unwanted people (gamblers, homeless, alcoholics, the wayward, thieves and even prostitutes). The Army, in 1800s, embraced social reforms to understand the relationship between pathological behaviors and poverty. The Army, in 1900s, had spread across the world. It soon formed its soldiers and officers in 36 countries including United States. The Army was well-organized and had flexible structure, and as a result inspired many people who admired its services. During this time, the army ran its first nursery school, initial food depot, and its first missionary health institution. During the Second World War, the Salvation Army ran 3,000 service units owned by the armed forces that resulted into the establishment of the …show more content…
I helped social workers (who work for the organization) to deliver social services to the needy families who require their wayward children to get assistance. All these services were offered to meet the needs of unemployed youths, wayward juveniles, pregnant teens, vulnerable children and even helpless adults. These family service programs were much important for low-income and poor families. Needy families were given utility bill, rent and food assistance including other help. Family service is the program that was greatly demanded in the society, but only a smaller part of the needs can be fulfilled. Many families were struggling because of poor economic conditions. Due to high unemployment rate, many families were overwhelmed by high cost of living.
I and other volunteers helped to raise funds and donations across communities. We worked in accordance to guiding principles of the Salvation Army by offering direct services to the
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Organizational structure According to Mel (2011), the Salvation Army is an international movement society, which is an evangelical entity of the universal Christian church. The Salvation Army is located in Gainesville, Florida. Its message is founded on the wisdom of the Holy Bible. Its ministry is focused on the need to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and providing for human needs in Jesus name without biases or discrimination. The Salvation Army is led by a mission to assist people who are in need. The organization runs several programs focused to help the needy. Some of these vital programs are such as adult rehabilitation, …show more content…
The Booths abandoned their church and started preaching to unwanted people (gamblers, homeless, alcoholics, the wayward, thieves and even prostitutes). The Army, in 1800s, embraced social reforms to understand the relationship between pathological behaviors and poverty. The Army, in 1900s, had spread across the world. It soon formed its soldiers and officers in 36 countries including United States. The Army was well-organized and had flexible structure, and as a result inspired many people who admired its services. During this time, the army ran its first nursery school, initial food depot, and its first missionary health institution. During the Second World War, the Salvation Army ran 3,000 service units owned by the armed forces that resulted into the establishment of the …show more content…
I helped social workers (who work for the organization) to deliver social services to the needy families who require their wayward children to get assistance. All these services were offered to meet the needs of unemployed youths, wayward juveniles, pregnant teens, vulnerable children and even helpless adults. These family service programs were much important for low-income and poor families. Needy families were given utility bill, rent and food assistance including other help. Family service is the program that was greatly demanded in the society, but only a smaller part of the needs can be fulfilled. Many families were struggling because of poor economic conditions. Due to high unemployment rate, many families were overwhelmed by high cost of living.
I and other volunteers helped to raise funds and donations across communities. We worked in accordance to guiding principles of the Salvation Army by offering direct services to the