About the Salvation Army of Spokane

The Salvation Army has been serving the Spokane community since 1891!  We serve more than 40,000 people every year.  Many families and children in Spokane continue to suffer and find themselves in situations they never imagined.  We provide programs and support that change and transform lives.  We support those in need with the upmost dignity and respect.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 when William Booth decided to take his ministry into the streets of London where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. It is now part of the universal Christian Church, and an international organization meeting human needs in 123 countries around the globe.

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 The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, visit the national website.

About the Northwest Division

The Northwest Division of The Salvation Army includes Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana. In this Division, The Salvation Army serves more than 600,000 people annually, always meeting human needs without discrimination. Among the services offered in this region are rent/utility/gas assistance, food pantry, clothing, disaster relief services, day care centers, summer camps, holiday assistance, services for the aging, medical facilities, shelters for battered women and children, family and career counseling, vocational training, and substance abuse rehabilitation.