2017 Report - Salvation Army Silicon Valley
503,854 meals served. 64,514 volunteer hours. And over 120,000 people served. See how The Salvation Army Silicon Valley made an impact this year.
503,854 meals served. 64,514 volunteer hours. And over 120,000 people served. See how The Salvation Army Silicon Valley made an impact this year.
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Who Are We?<br />
The Origin – The <strong>Salvation</strong> <strong>Army</strong> was founded in 1865 in<br />
the east end of London by William and Catherine Booth.<br />
They sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and<br />
hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs.<br />
The Mission – The <strong>Salvation</strong> <strong>Army</strong>, an international<br />
movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian<br />
church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is<br />
motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach<br />
the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in<br />
His name without discrimination.<br />
The Local Organization<br />
– established as one of the<br />
oldest charities in San Jose<br />
in 1884, now comprises<br />
five service facilities situated in Santa Clara,<br />
Sunnyvale, Gilroy and two in downtown San Jose.
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