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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.

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Whether it’s embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army's goal remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, DOING THE MOST GOOD!

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The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program is well under way. Applications for Christmas assistance began on October 12 and completed Friday, October 30. "Now we are in the most challenging part of our Christmas Assistance campaign," states Major Karen Carter, Christmas Coordinator. "We need individuals, groups and business/civic organzation to step up and sponsor children the Christmas season."

The Angel Tree offers individuals and partnering corporations to personalize a gift for a child adopting an Angel and purchasing toys or clothing items for that individual. Angel Tree Booths are set up and "manned" at area shopping centers and malls. In addition, corporations may choose to decorate Christmas Trees at their place of business with Angels for employees to retrieve. After choosing an angel and purchasing the gifts, the angels are returned to the Angel Tree and distributed to the families at The Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer Center. Click for more information.


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The Salvation Army Shoe In Program - Update


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THANK YOU to all the volunteers who donated their time, talents and resources to make the 2009 Salvation Army Shoe In a great big success. This year's Shoe In benefited children in Georgetown Independent School District and surrounding communities including Jarrell, Liberty Hill, Florence, Round Rock and Pflugerville.

We especially like to thank our friends from The Caring Place in Georgetown who assisted in identifying children in need and we also want to thank our dear friends at First United Methodist Church - Georgetown for making the beautiful McKinney Center available for the shoe distribution.

778 children received brand new socks and New Balance running shoes that were facilitated through the efforts of Paul Carrozza of RUNTEX.

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Members of Lakeway Church volunteer at the downtown shelter.

L-R, Tom Rogstad, Judi Davis, Tom Broyles, Ernie Steinle, Susan VanWinkle, Warren Terry

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The Salvation Army Austin Citadel Receives New Officers Just in Time for a Busy Summer Schedule of Activities

Austin, Texas, July 2009---Lieutenants Francisco and Jan Zuniga who have yet to unpack all of their personal belongings and settle into their new quarters are off and running in Austin, Texas. “I have one word to describe our work here in Austin,” Lieutenant Frankie, as he prefers to be called, said. “The word is ‘WOW.’ There are so many opportunities to serve here and there are so many programs already in place to be a part of and help expand on. We have been so graciously received by our soldiers and the people of Austin. We are so blessed to be here.” more...

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The Salvation Army School for Performing Arts Summer Music Camp

The Salvation Army School for Performing Arts Summer Music Day Camp competed a four-week program and many young lives have changed for the good. “I love playing the Cornet in the band,” exclaims James. I wanted to play the trumpet last year but my parents couldn’t afford to rent one for me. I am so glad Grandma brought my sister and me to the Salvation Army.” (left - James playing the Cornet). more...

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Hundreds of Homeless Attain Safe and Stable Housing in Last 12 Monthsshieldwithphotos

Seven hundred eighty-eight homeless adults achieved safe exits from The Salvation Army's Austin

A secondary activity toward that end is to help homeless adults improve their income, usually a requirement for achieving housing success. The shelters' main program for improving income is the employment program. In 2008, 589 adult shelter residents improved their employment status.

Those numbers include all those cases whose outcomes are known. Exit and employment status is not known for all residents at their departure.

Among other major statistics, the 371,800 meals provided is believed to be a local record.


Total

Downtown

ASWC

Safe exits

788

537

251

Improved employment

589

515

74

Persons provided shelter

4,167

3,866

301

Shelter nights provided

109,678

87,967

21,711

Meals served

371,800

327,504

44,296

Persons in case management

1,022

907

115

Persons in employment services

757

648

109

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