Salvation Army Central City Corps

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 Vision for The Salvation Army Central City Building… A facility that can be used 7 days a week to provide the following

• A church that is focused on seeking, developing and sending disciples

• A continued partnership with the women and children's shelter next door to invest in the lives of the residents through discipleship and development

• To provide much needed space for Salvation Army activities (i.e. School on Wheels, a counseling center, extra indoor recreation space)

• A partnership with “Pour House” to be a permanent facility to feed the homeless residents of Indianapolis (currently meeting on the Circle)

• A central location for Bible Studies and discipleship currently meeting in the attached apartments.

History:
The Salvation Army began in London in 1865. The Salvation Army’s history of providing avenues to Christ for those in need is long and storied.

From its early years The Salvation Army began many social service programs which have shaped its ministry and identity up to the present. In 1888 the first Midwestern rescue home for unwed mothers was opened in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Later The Salvation Army operated hospitals for unwed mothers throughout the country. These hospitals were phased out in the 1980s due to changing mores and increasingly costly demands for hospital administration. Also in the 1880s, The Salvation Army established hotels for homeless men, allowing them to pay a few cents per night for warm, safe lodging. These hotels developed into a comprehensive alcoholic recovery programs by 1897 and now are known as harbor light centers and adult rehabilitation centers. During the Great Depression, The Salvation Army opened large feeding centers in major metropolitan areas, feeding thousands of people per day despite a decline in donations. Today, food pantries and feeding programs continue to operate throughout the USA and the world.

Contact people:

Julia Sipes, Special Projects Manager, (phone), (email)
Pamela Fleck, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Bethany Nelson, Director, Community Outreach, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (317) 687-3711

Address:

540 N. Alabama
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.indysocialservices.org

Directions:

On the corner of Michigan and Alabama.

Last updated on June 23, 2009

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