The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army traces its antecedents to England and the mid-19th century. The Christian Mission was described as a "Volunteer Army" and William Booth, its founder, named it The Salvation Army based on its Christian roots. The first Salvation Army meeting took place in the United States in Philadelphia in 1879, and it officially began its service programs a year later.

Today, The Salvation Army in the United States is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and is divided into four operating territories.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.It provides a wide range of social services to meet human needs.

Operation Warm and The Salvation Army have greatly expanded their cooperation over the last two years. We provide new coats to various Salvation Army organizations around the country. Last year, working together, we provided over 6,000 new coats to those in need. Salvation Army organizations that have worked with Operation Warm are:

• The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division
• The Salvation Army of Greater New York
• The Salvation Army of Kittanning, MI 
• The Salvation Army of Wichita, KS
• The Salvation Army of Plymouth,MI  
• The Salvation Army of Philadelphia
• The Salvation Army of Pittsburgh
• The Slavation Army of Minneapolis
• The Salvation Army of Midland, TX
• The Salvation Army of Chambersburg, PA
• The Salvation Army Northern Division
• The Salvation Army of Sioux Falls