In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching to people living in appalling poverty in London’s East End. In addition to preaching, Booth became involved in the feeding and sheltering of the hungry and homeless and in the rehabilitation of alcoholics. In 1878, The Salvation Army evolved into a quasi-military organization. Booth became “the General” and officers’ ranks were given to his ministers. The Salvation Amy has functioned successfully within this unique structure for more than a century. As of 2006, its outreach has expanded to include more than 111 countries, and the Gospel is preached by its officers in more than 160 languages. The basic social services developed by William Booth have remained an outward, visible expression of the Army’s strong religious principles. In addition, programs that address contemporary needs have been established. Among these are disaster relief services, child care centers, summer camps, holiday assistance, services for the aging, shelters for women and children, family and career counseling, and substance abuse rehabilitation. HISTORY THE SALVATION ARMY Southern New England Division THE SALVATION ARMY Captains Todd and Rosemarie Hughes Captain Iris Torres Danbury Community Corps & Temple 15 Foster Street, Danbury, CT 06810 Tel: (203) 792-7505 www.salvationarmyct.org DANBURY CORPS & TEMPLE COMMUNITY UPDATE SA-B736 Rev. 3/11 Mission Statement 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. El Ejercito de Salvación, un movimiento internacional, es una parte evangelica de la iglesia Cristiana. Su mensaje está basado en la Biblia, su ministerio esta motivado por amor a Dios, Su misión es predicar el Evangelio del Señor Jesucristo y suplir las necesidades humanas en Su nombre, sin ninguna discriminación.