Whether it is shelter for a displaced family or a warm cup of coffee for our bravest and finest - hope and healing is the message of The Salvation Army. Since 1865, The Salvation Army has been providing social and spiritual services to communities throughout the world. People are given purpose, hearts are given hope, and souls are given a path to redemption - this has been our mission for more than a century. Motivated by the love of God, The Salvation Army is committed to serve the whole person - body, soul and spirit - with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. Its objectives are ‘the advancement of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.