Agency Details:

The Salvation Army, Portsmouth

Mission Statement: 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 Portsmouth Salvation Army seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those who come in contact with our organization. In regards to physical needs, we offer an emergency food pantry and a soup kitchen which serves both breakfast and supper. In addition, comprehensive emergency services are offered, such as clothing, prescriptions, rental assistance, and counseling referrals. Seasonal assistance is also given to those less fortunate, in the form of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets and Christmas toys for children.
In regards to spiritual needs, weekly worship services, bible studies, a woman's group and a variety of child and youth programs, are offered.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm. Closed Sat & Sunday

History:
The Salvation Army commenced its work in Portsmouth, NH,in 1885. Since that time the Portsmouth Salvation Army has sought to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals.

Contact people:

Joy Emmons, Major, (phone), (email) Chester Emmons, Major, (phone), (email) Laura O'Brien, Secretary, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 603-436-8426

Address:

15 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

From Portsmouth Traffic Circle: Take Route 1 Bypass North. Exit at Maplewood Ave. Right at end of ramp onto Maplewood. Drive through 3 sets of lights. Building is approximately 75 ft after 3rd Light, adjacent to Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe.. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Market Square, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Major Chet Emmons
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	Yes

Last updated on October 23, 2009