The Salvation Army
is Ready to Respond

Over 90 million Americans become victims of natural disasters every year.

Every day, almost 50 million Americans face food insecurity.

14% of Americans live below the poverty line.

40% of homeless youth in the United States identify as LGBTQ

More than half a million people experience homelessness in America every day.

On average, victims first enter the American sex trade at 13 years old.

Every hour in the U.S., 400 women become victims of domestic abuse.

Almost half of all high school students report the presence of gangs or gang members at their school.

40% of kids who live in poverty are ill-equipped to enter elementary school.

School budget cuts threaten the continuation of art and music programs.

Among homeless people, nearly one in three suffers from a mental health disorder.

Alcohol abuse kills 75,000 people in the United States every year.

Each year, depression affects 7 million Americans over the age of 65.

Veterans make up 8% of the homeless population in the U.S.

8 out of 10 Americans believe spiritual faith assists in disease recovery.

Eighty-two cents of every dollar given to The Salvation Army goes to work in the community in which it was donated.