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Ministries and Programs

 

2026 IMPACT REPORT

Ministries: Programs and Services

From immediate assistance to long-term support, The Salvation Army serves individuals and families throughout Metro Detroit at every stage of life.

 
MEETING HUMAN NEEDS ACROSS METRO DETROIT
 

WHAT WE DO

Practical help. Lasting support.

The Salvation Army provides a broad range of ministries, programs and services designed to meet immediate needs, strengthen families, support recovery and help people move toward greater stability.

 
 

ESSENTIAL NEEDS

Help when it matters most.

Corps Community Centers

Neighborhood facilities offering worship services, fellowship, education and recreation activities for all ages.

Public Assistance

Provides immediate-need assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities and other life-sustaining needs.

Emergency Disaster Services

Provides first responders to fires, natural disasters and emergency situations with food, blankets, clothing, counseling and communications.

 
 

RECOVERY & STABILITY

Support for moving forward.

Treatment Services

Alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs, legal aid assistance and long-term support for continued sobriety.

 

Shelters

Emergency housing and supportive services for men, women and children experiencing crisis, including Bed & Bread.

Correctional Services

Prison visitation and support for offenders re-entering life’s mainstream as productive, self-respecting citizens.

 

Overcome Poverty

Food assistance, utility support, rent assistance, Bed & Bread outreach, case management and pathways to self-sufficiency that help individuals and families move toward lasting stability.

 
 

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Connection, care and belonging.

Family Services

Pastoral counseling, care for shut-ins, the disabled, troubled families and others in need.

 

Community Care

Outreach ministries and visitation to nursing homes and shut-ins.

 
 

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Helping young people learn and grow.

Day Camp

Seasonal learning experiences that provide children with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, organized group activities and vacation Bible school.

After School

Dedicated times for tutoring, games and activities, including crafts, dance, music and sports for school-aged children.

Character Building Programs

Christian education and character-building programs to teach spiritual values and life skills to youth. Kids often are awarded with sport, life skills and educational badges.

Early Childhood Development

Day care and pre-school programs to benefit working families with limited access to child care.

 
 

SEASONAL & OUTREACH

Extending care into the community.

Christmas Assistance

Food boxes, prison toy program, Angel Tree, Silver Bells and Adopt-a-Family Christmas gifts, coats for kids and holiday meals.

 

Service Extension

Extending The Salvation Army’s reach to communities which are not large enough to support a corps community center.

Music & Gospel Arts

Music instruction, performance groups and participation in community events with bands, guitar, piano, drama, dance and choirs.

   
 
 

HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

Serving people. Strengthening communities.

Learn more about programs, services and locations throughout Metro Detroit.

EXPLORE SERVICES
 
  SERVING METRO DETROIT