The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster

Services

Gary DerksEDS Director

Del Oro Division

“The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”

Approved by the Commissioners’ Conference, USA

May 1991

Mission Statement

Structure within the United States

National HeadquartersAlexandria, VA

The Salvation Army Community Services

Social Services

Red Kettles Worship Services

Shelters

Boys & Girls Clubs

Family Stores

Disaster Response

ARC’s Kroc Community Centers

Senior Housing

Camps

Music Programs

Service Extensions

Strategic Services

• Food Service• Emotional &

Spiritual Care

Immediate

• Food Service• Emotional &

Spiritual Care • Donations

Management • Disaster Social

Services

Within Days• Emotional &

Spiritual Care • Donations

Management • Disaster Social

Services • Recovery

Within Months

Administration & Support

Recovery

Immediate Needs

Short Term Recovery

Long Term Recovery

Service Based Upon Need

1. Keep in mind the six strategic services:

Training Food Service Emotional & Spiritual Care Donations Management Recovery Disaster Social Services