Social Services
The Salvation Army Social Services is a compassionate network of programs and initiatives designed to address a wide spectrum of societal challenges.
How We Serve
Developmental Disabilities Services
The Salvation Army operates 8 Developmental Disabilities (DDS) Homes in the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, offering a sense of family in a supervised environment by professional trained staff. Residents are provided with development in:
- Independent Living Skills
- Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Recreation and Socialization
- Community Inclusion and Life Experiences
Our Mission Statement
Improving the lives of those we serve with Dignity, Love, and Grace - emphasizing independence, individualization, productivity, and inclusion.
We are dedicated to serving those who need us the most."
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We are dedicated to serving those who need us the most.
The Salvation Army Social Services is a vital and compassionate network of programs and initiatives designed to address a wide spectrum of societal challenges and support individuals and families in need.
What sets The Salvation Army apart?
The Salvation Army's dedication to meeting immediate, pressing needs and providing individuals with the tools and resources necessary for long-term stability and personal growth. The Salvation Army's Social Services exemplify the values of compassion, empathy, and inclusivity, serving as a beacon of hope for those navigating challenging circumstances in their lives. We've also been doing this for more than a century.
Stats
302K+ nights
of safe, stable housing provided for men, women, and children
500+ individuals
helped through P.E.A.R.L Essence New York, The Salvation Army's anti-human trafficking program, providing mobile outreach, emergency aid, and long-term support to survivors
32 families
were enrolled and six graduated, from The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program -- a rigorous long-term case management program helping families break the cycle of intergenerational poverty
Your donation provides safe housing, essential supplies, and a path to a brighter future.
You’ll help shelter men, women, and children in crisis, support survivors of human trafficking with hygiene kits and emergency aid, and empower families in our Pathway of Hope program to break the cycle of poverty through strong case management and long-term support.
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