The Plainfield Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an international movement,
is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

It's message is based on the Bible.

It's ministry is motivated by the love of God.

It's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description:
The Salvation Army provides material assistance on an emergence basis.

The service we provide include:

1. ) A Soup Kitchen and emergency food pantry.
2. ) "Homework Helps" which provides assistance with homework assignments to latch-key students.
3. ) Visiting patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
4. ) Alcohol and Drug addicted clients are referred into a detox facillity, and then enrolled in a long-term Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)
5. ) Holiday assistance is provided to families through our "Angel Tree" program

Other services we provide include: Overnight Camp, Missing Persons Bureau, Home League, "Yam" Youth Arts Ministry, Disaster Relief, Emergency management.

History:
The Salvation Army has served Union County for more than 100 years, and is part of an international religious and charitable movement and branch of the Christian church. We are motivated by the love of God with a practical concern for the needs of mankind.

Contact people:

Donald Nichols Jr., Operational Manager, (email) Capt. Henry Thibault, Corps Officer Pastor, (email)

Office fax number: (908) 756-7569

Address:

615 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.newjerseysalvationarmy.org/locations/locationdirect.cfm?location_id=25

Directions:

From points East: Take US-22 WEST - Make a Right Hand Loop on TERRILL Rd. Turn Right on E 7TH ST - go 2. mi Turn Right on WATCHUNG AVE Arrive at 615 WATCHUNG AVE, PLAINFIELD, on the Right Corner of. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Central Jersey Line,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: 114, M19, 65 - 66, 1 minute walk

Last updated on November 24, 2008