Our Vision
The Salvation Army Of the Chattahoochee Valley strives to adapt to meet changing community needs while remaining true to its mission: To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet humans needs in His name without discrimination. Current facilities have served our community for many years but are not up to this ambitious vision: To free local families and individuals from the grip of homelessness and intergenerational poverty.
A new approach is needed to continue the mission to do Amazing Good.
Between 2016 and 2020, there has been a 13% increase in women experiencing homelessness. For children in the same time period, the increase is a staggering 94%. Limited resources, capacity, and shelter design often result in families being separated by gender and/or age. The opportunities to stay together as a family unit are rare.
Seeing this need, The Salvation Army of the Chattahoochee Valley worked with Home for Good to house families needing shelter in local hotels. Through 14 months of the collaboration, 42 families have been housed for an average of 27 days. As you are well aware, however, this short-term fix is unsustainable. An Amazing Solution is needed to provide more opportunities and challenge the root causes of homelessness in our community.
Construct a new Center of Hope facility to increase emergency shelter capacity focused on families who are homeless
The new Center of Hope will increase capacity in our community to support the growing number of requests for shelter. A major focus will be providing families experiencing homelessness the opportunity to stay together as a family in a facility that provides them with appropriate levels of privacy and opportunities to make community connections. The Center will also include other resources such as a computer lab and classrooms, playgrounds and recreational facilities, and a peaceful outdoor garden space.
Expand and Enhance the Pathway of Hope Initiative to End Intergenerational Poverty
The Salvation Army has developed a focused program designed to help families and individuals escape the grip of poverty. The Pathway of Hope provides offices and dedicated caseworkers to facilitate confidentiality, case management, and opportunities for growth and lifestyle changes.
Use The Salvation Army Corn Center Programs to Holistically Serve Families and Individuals
An afterschool program where children can thrive, a performing arts center for children and adults, and weekly fellowship and worship opportunities help those experiencing homelessness find the support they need.
About Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation.
It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to the Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, The Salvation Army and collaborative partners can guide families toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Would You Partner With Us? Homeless Families Need You.
Contributions and pledges can be made over a 3-5 year period. In addition to cash, contributions of appreciated stock, bonds, and marketable real estate will be accepted. Will you invest in this Amazing endeavor for our community?
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You can Play a part in this vision to do Amazing Good and have a positive impact in the community of Columbus and the entire region.