The Salvation Army's stated purpose
is
to perform
evangelical, social and charitable work and bring the Christian message to the poor,
destitute and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual
needs.
The organization
provides charitable relief to millions of people around the world each year. One poll
showed that it was the 4th most popular of all charitable organizations, and it
currently operates in 122 different countries. In addition to its paid employees and
army members, the Salvation Army utilizes at least 4.5 million volunteers worldwide. The
organization provided more than $2.5 billion of social aid in 2004, and it is the
largest non-governmental social services provider in the U. K.; it is the second largest
charity in the U. S.
The Salvation Army is always at hand
during natural disasters. They had workers arrive immediately after the Indian Ocean
tsunami of 2004 and the 9/11 attack on New York City; they allocated $365 million for
aid to Hurricane Katrina victims. They operate thrift shops with proceeds going to
charity and provide a Family Tracing Service for missing
persons.
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