Salvation Army Indiana

Homeless, Not Hopeless

In January 2014, the State of Indiana conducted a point-in-time count of the homeless population in our state. The startling results illustrate the effects of high unemployment, mental illness and domestic abuse on Hoosiers. Almost 6,000 men, women and children were found to be homeless, including 710 veterans and 1,277 children under the age of 18. The silver lining of...

Giving Back: Khari’s ...

A chance conversation brought Khari to The Salvation Army for the first time. He was looking for something to do after school when a group of kids mentioned The Salvation Army. Khari didn’t know anything about the Eagle Creek Corps Community Center, but liked the idea. “They said it was free,” Khari recalls. “Just sign your name in and play basketball, so I was...

One Bag, Many Blessings.

This is an exciting day at the Ruth Lilly Women & Children’s Center, a shelter that is at the heart of The Salvation Army’s Block of Hope in downtown Indianapolis. Project Blessing Bags kicks off today, with the goal to connect local groups, companies and individuals with the children who come to our shelter with little more than the clothes on their...

Volunteer

You can make a difference, you can become a volunteer.
“The look on their faces. You see the appreciation and the hope in their eyes when you lend them a hand and help them up. It makes my heart melt and reminds me that I can give back in so many simple ways.” This was the response of one of our volunteers when asked, “Why do you volunteer?”

Disaster

The Salvation Army Indiana Emergency Disaster Services
When disaster strikes, the Salvation Army responds quickly, mobilizing its officers, employees and volunteers wherever needed to immediately and effectively provide emergency services to victims and emergency responders. These are the main Salvation Army disaster response services typically

Ways to Give

There are plenty of ways that you can help The Salvation Army provide a variety of programs and services to those who are in the most need in your community. From supporting safe, educational after-school programs for children to feeding hungry families, you can be a part of our efforts to do the most good every day of the year.

Who We Are

Our Mission
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.

Our Statements

Vision Statement

The Salvation Army, Indiana Division, is a recognized leader in serving the work of God through innovative statewide ministry and community programs dedicated to strengthening the body, mind and spirit of those in greatest need.

Diversity Statement

The Salvation Army affirms its full support, on all levels, to the Biblical imperative of human and civil rights, and seeks to promote intergroup understanding by practicing equal opportunity in all operations, delivery of services, community engagement, employment and decision-making, and by encouraging the inclusion of diverse members of our society.

Our People

Divisional Commander — Major Robert A. Webster

The Salvation Army Indiana Division’s headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Ind. It operates 28 corps and centers of service in addition to many Salvation Army thrift stores throughout the state of Indiana.
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