WHAT WE DO
The Salvation Army invests in the future of the community, Doing The Most Good in all times of need. Today there is a new level of need in our nation as the economy affects us all. The Salvation Army Santa Clara County and Salvation Army’s Worldwide offer a wide variety of services to foster bright futures.
Corps Community Centers
Corps is the name The Salvation Army uses for the building (church). Each Corps offers a variety of services to meet the holistic needs of individuals: physical, social, emotional, and spritual.
- Worship Services
- Nursing Home Visitations
- Sunday School
- Spiritual Counseling
- Bible Studies
- Women’s Fellowship
- Youth Programs
- Music Programs
- After- School Tutoring/ Latch-key
- Family Services
- Homeless Meals
- Senior Services
Back To School
Over 90,000 children in Santa Clara County live below the poverty line. Many of these children lack the basics for their education. Salvation Army Santa Clara County provides backpacks, grade appropriate school supplies, school uniforms and new school clothing to students, giving them the tools and confidence to succeed.
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Disaster Services
Major disasters affect thousands of people as they occur throughout the country. Because of our proximity to the community and a constant awareness of the needs of the people who live here, The Salvation Army is among those first on the scene when disaster strikes. Personnel are trained to meet all kinds of emergencies by providing food, shelter, clothing and spiritual comfort to victims. The Salvation Army works cooperatively with emergency management personnel and many other organizations to form a team to help people through difficult times.
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Youth Services
The various Salvation Army Corps provide a wide range of youth programs specifically designed to enrich children as we encourage their journey through childhood. Our programs help children make positive decisions, stimulate creativity and foster independence through summer camps, music lessons and troop style programs to name just a few.
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Seasonal
The holidays are a difficult time for the increasing number of people already struggling to make ends meet. We go to great lengths to make the holidays memorable for thousands of families by providing food, gifts and other necessities.
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Senior Services
Our Senior Center is a ‘home away from home’ for our seniors where they can socialize, enjoy delicious meals, participate in games, activities, field trips and much more! No matter what our age, an active lifestyle filled with friends and laughter is a healthy lifestyle.
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Family Services
Our professional and experienced Family Services staff offers a wide range of programs to help individuals and families overcome daunting obstacles. We strive to empower people and to enable those in need to change their circumstances and overcome the challenges that stand in their way. Our services include counseling, food, clothing, rental and deposit assistance, PG&E assistance, transportation and much more.
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Emmanuel House
The Emmanuel House has been serving the Santa Clara County since 1966 and endeavors to provide the services needed to answer the questions of homelessness. The Emmanuel House has a full range of services to anyone needing assistance to make the final move from homelessness.
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Adult Rehabilitation Services (ARC)
The Santa Clara County ARC is part of the largest network of rehabilitation programs in the nation. Their purpose is to help men overcome serious life problems, such as drug and alcohol dependencies. The ARC gives them opportunities to stabilize their lives and regain confidence and self-respect. Development of a good work ethic and other responsible behaviors is encouraged. Spiritual growth and moral regeneration brings hope, purpose and meaning to their lives.
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