community  service

The following is a partial and ever-growing list of services The Salvation Army provides right here in our five-county area:

Love Lunch Program

Every day harried businessmen and women rush to appointments, run errands, or grab a bite to eat before heading back to the office; their lives a maze of “to do” lists and busy routines. For folks facing tough times, however, 12 noon may signify a bright spot in days otherwise clouded by worry over late bills or limited job prospects. Each weekday, caring hands of volunteers carefully prepare The Salvation Army’s “Love Lunch” with just such recipients in mind. As many as 120 individuals benefit daily from a hot mid-day meal at The Salvation Army Alexander Street location in Fayetteville.

Step-Up Semi Independent Living

This program was created to help homeless men reduce their public dependency while helping them to succeed in personal goals. It provides counseling, classes, life skills training, and helps them obtain necessary lodging until they can become self-sufficient.

Emergency Shelter

The Salvation Army’s Shelter in Fayetteville can assist up to 100 people per night, giving temporary shelter and counseling to destitute people.   Individuals are taught budgeting along with other essential life skills in an atmosphere of love and concern. Through the Shelter, The Salvation Army is reaching out to people like Arthur, a shelter resident: "I prayed for God to take my life because of my addiction, but instead he guided me to The Salvation Army. The Army helped put God back into my life and taught me how to develop relationships with people I didn't think I could be close with." The shelter continues to fulfill its purpose of providing rest for the weary with no questions asked.

Social Service Office

The Salvation Army’s Social Service office located at 226 S. Cool Spring Street, assists individuals and families with an emergency financial assistance program. These funds seeks to assist those facing eviction or utility cut-offs. In addition, The Salvation Army works with clients to identify the underlying cause of financial emergencies and seek permanent solutions. Thankfully, through the collaboration of both government and other agencies this centralized service allows for greater stewardship of all funds while maintaining compassionate service to those in need.

Emergency Services

Everyday there are people faced with the fear of not meeting their bills who genuinely try to budget money, but somehow a child gets sick or other unexpected expenses arise. When income falls short of the budget, many may not have anywhere to turn. Where will the next meal come from and how will the kids be clothed?

Disaster Relief Services

When major disasters strike, they can affect thousands of people at one time while small disasters may not be as publicized but are equally devastating to those involved. The Salvation Army creates a comfort zone that surrounds the disaster site...assisting victims and emergency workers. On call, there are a fleet of vehicles ready to mobilize to the site, including a self generated mobile feeding canteen. To enhance our ability to expedite relief assistance, we also have a limited radio communication system complete with personnel to assist in on-site communications. This fully equipped unit is on stand-by and ready to respond immediately to any emergency, i.e., fires, air disasters, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes etc. These units are supplied with food, clothing, blankets and medical supplies, which provide assistance to emergency workers and victims.

The CARE Program

The CARE Program is designed to help abused women and their families to get out of serious situations. The program provides a safe environment for woment to get back on their feet through counseling, classes, life skills training, and help obtaining necessary lodging until they can become self-sufficient. This assistance lasts one year per family.

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