The Salvation Army
An evangelical Christian organization founded in 1865, operating churches, social service centers, hospitals, and schools in 134 countries worldwide.
Founded in 1865 in London, The Salvation Army is an evangelical Christian organization operating across 134 countries. Its mission combines religious ministry with practical social service, aiming to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. The organization employs trained, commissioned officers supported by hundreds of thousands of soldiers and volunteers worldwide.
The Salvation Army's operations span a broad range of institutions, including churches for religious worship and community outreach, social service centers providing aid and support to those in need, hospitals offering medical care and health services, and schools serving as educational institutions. Collectively, the organization serves millions of people each year.
Working within the fields of religious ministry, social services, and charitable work, The Salvation Army is structured around its evangelical Christian faith and a Bible-based message. Roles within the organization are shaped by a culture motivated by its core faith mission, with leadership drawn from its corps of commissioned officers and operational capacity built on a large global network of volunteers.