The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and charitable organization founded in 1865 in London, England, and now operating in 133 countries. In the United States it is the largest non-government provider of social services, running food pantries, shelters, disaster relief, and addiction recovery programs, with its national headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization combines evangelical ministry with social service delivery, employing more than 10,000 people across its US territories.