Agency Name:
Salvation Army
90-23 161st St.
Jamaica, NY 11432
Agency Contact Name:
Captain Paul Mason
Phone Number: 718.297.4860
Email:
Nature and Purpose of Agency:
History of Salvation Army:
In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by
his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to
preaching among the “unchurched” people living in the midst of
appalling poverty in London’s East End. Booth’s ministry recognized
the interdependence of material, emotional and spiritual needs. In
addition to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, Booth became
involved in the feeding and shelter of the hungry and homeless and
in rehabilitation of alcoholics.
Booth and his followers, originally known as The Christian
Mission, became The Salvation Army in 1878, when that organization
evolved on a quasi-military pattern. Booth became “the General” and
officers’ ranks were given to his ministers.
The Salvation Amy has functioned successfully within that
unusual structure for more than a century. As of 2005, its outreach
has been expanded to include more than 100 countries, and the
Gospel is preached by its officers in more than 160 languages.
Tasks Available for Students:
Feed the homeless/soup kitchen.
Time
Requirements:
Call for hours of operation.
Student Awareness/Special
Instructions:
No special instructions.
Agency directions:
By Car;
Head South on Utopia Pkwy towards 80th Rd. Make a slight
right onto Homelawn St. Make a slight right onto 169th
St. Make a right onto Jamaica Ave. Make a right onto
161st St.
Call for mass transit directions.