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A: Introduction: History
William & Catherine Booth begin their
careers in 1852 in England with the goal
ofleading the lost to Christ
(Murdoch 1994).
The Booths took their message to the
streets focusing on poor, homeless and
other less fortunate individuals
(Salvation Army 2012).
In 1865 holds a series of meetings in
east London in a grave yard. He gained a
large following converting criminals,
prostitutes, alcoholics and gamblers (Murdoch 1994).
Other churches did not accept Booths converts because of their
pasts. The converts took to the streets preaching and singing.
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History : The Christian Mission as it was called then saw its numbers grow
from 10 workers in 1867 to more than a 1000 volunteers and 42
evangelists by 1874 (Salvation Army 2012). Booth took the role of general superintendent followers called
him General.
Known as the Hallelujah Army converts spread the word of God
from East London to other cities (Murdoch 1994).
1878 Booth Changes the name of the organization to the Salvation
Army (Winston 1999).
Group faced violence , persecution and resistance in some areas.
Expanded to British Isle responsible for over 250,000 converts
from 1881- 1885 (Salvation Army 2012).
Movement Gain hold in the United States.
An international movement saw it expand into over parts of the
world (Winston 1999).
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History in the United States Salvation Army expands to the U.S. when
in 1879 when lieutenant Eliza Shirley
holds a series of meeting of the
organization in Philadelphia
(Winston 1999).
Group received positively in the U.S.
(Winston 1999).resulting in Shirley to request more help
from Booth (Murdoch 1994).
Salvation Army saw its reach expand into
12 states and become endorsed byPresident Grover Cleveland in 1886
(Winston 1999).
Today Salvation army has a presence in all
50 states and U.S. Territories (Salvation Army 2012).
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SALVATION ARMY: A Non Profit the salvation army supports itself and the services its
provides through donations that that it receives.
Donation of gently used goods that are thenresold at Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
Fund raising campaign include the Christmas
Charity (Red Kettle Campaign).
Over 3 million volunteers give of their time and
talents to serve the Salvation Army helping to
keep costs down.
Monetary donation s throughout the year help
to support programs including donation from estates and wills.
Most noteworthy Mrs. Kroc willed 1.5 billion to salvation armythat grew to 1.8 billion and is instrumental in funding for Kroc
Centers and youth activities.
Donate you old car
Donate airline miles
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Services Offered:
Housing and Homeless Services: group homes, emergency shelters ,
transitional living (Salvation Army 2012).
Family Service Programs: emergency food , housing, utility
assistance (Salvation Army 2012).
SAWSO 4 components : 1) HIV/Aids & Community Health Services,2) Microfinance, 3) Anti-Human Trafficking, 4) Disaster Relief.
KROC Centers- for children and families to have recreational,
educational and cultural activities (Salvation Army 2012).
Youth Camps - summer camp programs provides activities for low
income youth and their families (Salvation Army 2012).
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Services Offered :
Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) 119 centers in the U.S.
programs funded through donations (Salvation Army 2012).
Christmas Charity (RED KETTLE ) provides for needs of less
fortunate during Christmas. Distributes food, clothing, toys and
helps families to meet basic needs (Salvation Army 2012).
Elderly Services- hot meals, education, recreation services
(Salvation Army 2012).
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Services Locally:
Erie Adult Rehab Center and StoreErie
Erie Temple
Salvation Army Family StoreErie
Salvation Army Family Store Union City
Salvation Army Family Store - Meadville
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Philosophy : Mission Statement
Core Values: Run under 11 articles of faith.
All Salvation Army social welfare services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis; such services shall be equally available to all
persons on the basis of need and capacity to benefit from the
service (Salvation Army 2012).
In 2011 more than 30 million American were served by the
Salvation Army.
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B. Assessment of Erie Based Programs
Service Units, Service Centers, and Worship Service
Centers
1. Erie Temple Worship and Service Center
Temple Corps
Directed by paid employees
Has volunteers as well
Full-service worship
Flexibility to service specific community needs
Has its own training school
Provides services to any family in need
Red Kettle supports community it is raised in and15%-20% supports budget
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Assessment of Erie Based Programs
2. Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Drug and Alcohol Program
- For men only
- Up to 2 year stay
- Volunteer work- Assistance finding jobs
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Programs in Erie
Food Pantry
Project Bundle Up
Christmas Assistance
Homeless Services
After School Program
Residential Summer Camp
Day Camp
Senior Center Chapel Services
Emergency Truck
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Overall Strengths
Well known
Willing to assist anyone who contacts them ifanything for referral services
Good reputation
Been in existence for over 100 years nationwide Services provided for a wide vary of ages and
families
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Areas that Need Improvement
Not enough funding
Conservative religious based views may impactservice and reception
Services inconsistent in every chapter
Strict nature of the Salvation Army itself possiblycauses turn over
Trying to supply a need for youths who left home
and are not in the court system
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C. Capacity Building
In order to build capacity the Salvation Army must first identify the
needs of their organization and the community in which their
located. They must also develop interdependence with institutions
and their communities. Their focus should be on identifying the
most efficient ways to address these needs. They need to develop
strategies and provide education that will assist their people in
implementing programs that produce the best outcomes.
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Capacity building strategies
There own training school that provides their employees withan associate degree in ministry and/or business.
Encourage volunteerism from the people in the community
Donations
Fundraisers Grant writing
The Red Kettle Campaign (which is one of their biggest
funding sources)
Thrift Stores which fund their drug and alcohol rehab centers
United Way provides federal money, social services and
childrens programs
Employees that are bilingual to help serve different ethnic
populations
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Ways to increase leadership and
organizational skills
Train and educate their employees to better address the needs inthe community
Invest money in research
Improve efficiency in grant writing
Critical thinking, so they are able to not just identify a specific need
in a community but to develop an efficient program to address theneed
Become knowledgeable on how to develop and use technologymore efficiently related to the development of information systems,databases and general operations
Reach out to philanthropists
Embrace change Build trust in relationships to bring people together (bringing people
together can mobilize people for collective actions and public affairs)
Effective marketing strategies
Develop effective ways to measure outcomes and progress
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C. Capacity Building:
Organizations Assets Salvation Army owns all there property in Erie
1. Erie Temple Worship and Service Center, 1022 Liberty St.
Converted from a Candy Factory
Gym
Chapel
Cafeteria
Senior Center
2. Erie Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1209 Sassafras St. Men only
6 months to 2 years
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Capacity Building:
Organizations Assets 3. Salvation Army Family Store, 1944 Keystone Dr.
Busy Beaver
At the time was one of the biggest stores in the nation
Resells donated goods
Ran by the ARC program, all monies go to funding the ARCprogram
4. Camp Allegheny, 140 Jenkins Circle Ellwood City
Situated on 90 Acres
Themed activities: Camping, Sports, and Music Can house a maximum of 250 campers
Serves nearly 2,000 kids across Western PA
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Capacity Building:
Outside Assets Second Harvest Food Bank
Provides food for the food pantry
18 cents a pound for food
United Way
Gives a percentage to the Salvation Army
Red Kettle Program
Money stays in the community where you donate it at
15% to 20% goes towards Worship and Service Centersbudget
FEMA
Gave $28,500 last year in disaster relief funds
Helps people who have lost their homes in a fire, flood, orother disaster, by putting them in a hotel for up to 30 days
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Capacity Building:
Outside Assets Volunteers
More than 3,400,000 individuals of all ages volunteered their
time, talents, and resources to assist The Salvation Army's work in
2010
Car Donations Proceeds from the sale of your donated automobile are used to
help fund The Salvation Army's rehabilitation programs in your
area.
Airline Miles Donations
enabling The Salvation Army to move personnel quickly in time
of disaster, provide travel for those in need of emergency medical
care outside of their area, and reduce administrative costs by
providing travel for staff.
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Salvation Armys Group
Capacities Food Pantry
Serving 600 needy families
Summer Breakfast Programs
Serves children 0-18 breakfast during the summer
Free of chargeSummer Lunch Programs
Serves children 0-18 during the summer
Prepackaged lunch
Free of charge
Camp Allegheny Serving nearly 2,000 underprivileged kids almost free of cost
Situated on 90 acres on the Allegheny forest it has a naturecenter, complete with everything from fish to goats and more
Provides campers with a Olympic size in ground swimming pool
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Salvation Armys Group
Capacities Emergency Vehicle Canteen
Serves hot drinks to volunteers and community service workers
during times of emergencies
Senior Center
Membership costs $5 year Serves lunch everyday at a nominal cost $2 a meal
Has an activity room, with a pool table, TVs, a place to play cards,
and an area to socialize with others
After School Programs
Free of charge
Group games and Free play
Help with homework and reading programs
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D. Implications for Social Work Practice
Operations of The Salvation Army are supervised by
trained, commissioned officers. They proclaim the gospel
and serve as administrators, teachers, social workers,counselors, youth leaders, and musicians
(salvationarmyusa.org).
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Implications for Social Work Practice
Credentials of Army Officers
Two year intensive course study Curriculum Theory and field practiceSalvation Army doctrine
sociology and social work
Psychology
Salvation Army regulations
Homiletics Public speaking
Bible studies
Church history
Composition
community relations business administration
Accounting
Vocal and instrumental music
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Implications for Social Work Practice
Post training, cadets are:
Commissioned as Lieutenants Ordained as Ministers
Assigned to active duty
Posted job openings rarely require degrees, especially social work
related degrees
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Implementation Strategy: LSW
Implement a licensed Social Worker
Licensure will aid with areas of improvement:
Funding: Grant writing and lobbying
Conservatism: Utilize NASW Code of Ethics to serveas liaison
Research: Utilize EBP to assess programs within and
outside of organization; conduct needs assessments
of community. Ex: Womens programs in Erie Possible Turnover: LSWs could serve as an Employee
Assistance Program Therapists.
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Implementation Strategy: Policy Changes
LSW required for the following:
1). Anyone providing a rehabilitative or counseling
service.
2). Anyone researching program implementationand outcomes.
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Implementation Strategy: Forming Alliances
Ranking Officers duty to be aware of all available communityresources.
Local Colleges & Universities: MSW programs
Schools: SAP Coordinators to identify children with needs
Nursing Homes: Identify elderly with needs
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Implementation Strategy: Education
Educate the community: Publicity
Informational booth at local festivals and community events
Educate the organization Provide online seminar/training on policy updates & EBP
Seminar will be mandatory to ensure competence
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Implementation Strategy: Empowerment
Allows opportunity for community service and volunteerism
Increased awareness could lead to increased donations
Employees can foster professional identity through new policy
Through awareness and education we can empower the
community
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Resources
Boris, E. T. (2001) Next Steps for Building Capacity in Nonprofit
Organizations. Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, TheUrban Institute.
Holden, C. (2012, March 22). Personal interview.
Murdoch, Norman H. (1994) Origins of the Salvation Army. University
of Tennessee Press: Knoxville.
Salvation Army Website retrieved on March 13 2012
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Winston, Diane . (1999) Red-Hot and Righteous: The Urban Religion of
The Salvation Army. Harvard University Press: Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/