The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description:
The Salvation Army is recognized as a leading human service provider within the Greater Hartford community. Through six corps community and worship centers, an after-school and vacation program for girls, a senior center, a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center, a camp for seniors and youth, an emergency shelter for youth and families, a school readiness center, a community service department, and a young parents program, The Salvation Army meets the social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those served. Each program is designed to support and develop self-sufficiency.

History:
The Salvation Army has been providing services to those in need for more than 100 years. William Booth, the organization's founder, created a mission that is deeply embodied in the services provided by the Army. The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford exists to serve the people of our community in their time of need, great or small. Each individual is addressed as a whole person with physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Contact people:

Terry Wood, Divisional Secretary, (phone), (email) Lisa Goepfert, Director Of Social Services, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (860) 543-8439

Address:

217 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.salvationarmy-ct-ri.org

Directions:

From Interstate 84 West, take Asylum Street exit. Take right off exit and immediately get into left lane. At first light, take a left onto Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street until Jefferson Street (less than 1 mile).. . . (more) For maps or information, please see http://www.cttransit.com/

Last updated on July 29, 2009