Equip Families
Across the US, 11.3 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends. Through our community center and social services, we equip families with the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual support they need to foster better, brighter futures.
"The Salvation Army taught me how to advocate for my family and access other services, and that we are not alone".
We open our arms and our hearts to give families the support they need to grow together and thrive. Families are the foundation of our society and we give them the programs and support they need to become strong, successful and productive.
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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, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Breaking the cycle of crisis
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative marks a pivotal shift from treating the symptoms of poverty to preventing the epidemic at its root. By helping families overcome barriers like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability, leading families down a path toward increased stability – a Pathway of Hope that will profoundly affect generations to come.
The poverty epidemic
Among the world’s 35 wealthiest countries, the United States has the second-highest child poverty rate. And children who live in poverty for half their lives are 32 times more likely to remain in poverty. Which means the epidemic is passed down from one generation to the next, over and over again. The cost to those families who are trapped in the cycle of poverty is staggering, but we must also consider that the effects of child poverty cost our country nearly $500 billion per year.
Get help through the program
There are no income requirements to join the program. Each family is assigned a case manager who partners with them to set and accomplish goals. When you join the program, you’ll receive personalized support that fits your needs. Every goal that’s accomplished moves your family one step closer to a brighter future. Fill out a program interest form to be contacted about receiving help.
After developing a relationship and building a plan together, Arvetta assisted Ramona with finding and maintaining a job, securing housing and a car. Ramona’s next steps are to go back to school and become a registered nurse.
“The support of Pathway of Hope has led me to who I am today: a woman with a bright future and a smile on her face.”
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative marks a pivotal shift to focusing on the core causes of poverty rather than treating the symptoms. Lack of job opportunities, unstable housing, limited access to free child care and an underserved educational environment can all be major challenges for someone looking to lead a self-sustainable life. With our help, people living in poverty can break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability and lead families down a path toward increased stability for years to come. It’s a pathway of hope for current and future generations.
We open our arms and our hearts to give families the support they need to grow together and thrive — every child deserves a childhood.
Your Donation Matters
Your donation is crucial for providing essential resources, like legal advice and child care assistance, offering support, and opportunities that help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and build a better future.
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