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A: Introduction: History

William & Catherine Booth begin their

careers in 1852 in England with the goal

ofleading the lost to Christ

(Murdoch 1994).

The Booths took their message to the

streets focusing on poor, homeless and

other less fortunate individuals

(Salvation Army 2012).

In 1865 holds a series of meetings in

east London in a grave yard. He gained a

large following converting criminals,

prostitutes, alcoholics and gamblers (Murdoch 1994).

Other churches did not accept Booths converts because of their

pasts. The converts took to the streets preaching and singing.


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History : The Christian Mission as it was called then saw its numbers grow

from 10 workers in 1867 to more than a 1000 volunteers and 42

evangelists by 1874 (Salvation Army 2012). Booth took the role of general superintendent followers called

him General.

Known as the Hallelujah Army converts spread the word of God

from East London to other cities (Murdoch 1994).

1878 Booth Changes the name of the organization to the Salvation

Army (Winston 1999).

Group faced violence , persecution and resistance in some areas.

Expanded to British Isle responsible for over 250,000 converts

from 1881- 1885 (Salvation Army 2012).

Movement Gain hold in the United States.

An international movement saw it expand into over parts of the

world (Winston 1999).


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History in the United States Salvation Army expands to the U.S. when

in 1879 when lieutenant Eliza Shirley

holds a series of meeting of the

organization in Philadelphia

(Winston 1999).

Group received positively in the U.S.

(Winston 1999).resulting in Shirley to request more help

from Booth (Murdoch 1994).

Salvation Army saw its reach expand into

12 states and become endorsed byPresident Grover Cleveland in 1886

(Winston 1999).

Today Salvation army has a presence in all

50 states and U.S. Territories (Salvation Army 2012).


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SALVATION ARMY: A Non Profit the salvation army supports itself and the services its

provides through donations that that it receives.

Donation of gently used goods that are thenresold at Salvation Army Thrift Stores.

Fund raising campaign include the Christmas

Charity (Red Kettle Campaign).

Over 3 million volunteers give of their time and

talents to serve the Salvation Army helping to

keep costs down.

Monetary donation s throughout the year help

to support programs including donation from estates and wills.

Most noteworthy Mrs. Kroc willed 1.5 billion to salvation armythat grew to 1.8 billion and is instrumental in funding for Kroc

Centers and youth activities.

Donate you old car

Donate airline miles


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Services Offered:

Housing and Homeless Services: group homes, emergency shelters ,

transitional living (Salvation Army 2012).

Family Service Programs: emergency food , housing, utility

assistance (Salvation Army 2012).

SAWSO 4 components : 1) HIV/Aids & Community Health Services,2) Microfinance, 3) Anti-Human Trafficking, 4) Disaster Relief.

KROC Centers- for children and families to have recreational,

educational and cultural activities (Salvation Army 2012).

Youth Camps - summer camp programs provides activities for low

income youth and their families (Salvation Army 2012).


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Services Offered :

Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) 119 centers in the U.S.

programs funded through donations (Salvation Army 2012).

Christmas Charity (RED KETTLE ) provides for needs of less

fortunate during Christmas. Distributes food, clothing, toys and

helps families to meet basic needs (Salvation Army 2012).

Elderly Services- hot meals, education, recreation services

(Salvation Army 2012).


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Services Locally:

Erie Adult Rehab Center and StoreErie

Erie Temple

Salvation Army Family StoreErie

Salvation Army Family Store Union City

Salvation Army Family Store - Meadville


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Philosophy : Mission Statement

Core Values: Run under 11 articles of faith.

All Salvation Army social welfare services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis; such services shall be equally available to all

persons on the basis of need and capacity to benefit from the

service (Salvation Army 2012).

In 2011 more than 30 million American were served by the

Salvation Army.


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B. Assessment of Erie Based Programs

Service Units, Service Centers, and Worship Service

Centers

1. Erie Temple Worship and Service Center

Temple Corps

Directed by paid employees

Has volunteers as well

Full-service worship

Flexibility to service specific community needs

Has its own training school

Provides services to any family in need

Red Kettle supports community it is raised in and15%-20% supports budget


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Assessment of Erie Based Programs

2. Adult Rehabilitation Center

- Drug and Alcohol Program

- For men only

- Up to 2 year stay

- Volunteer work- Assistance finding jobs


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Programs in Erie

Food Pantry

Project Bundle Up

Christmas Assistance

Homeless Services

After School Program

Residential Summer Camp

Day Camp

Senior Center Chapel Services

Emergency Truck


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Overall Strengths

Well known

Willing to assist anyone who contacts them ifanything for referral services

Good reputation

Been in existence for over 100 years nationwide Services provided for a wide vary of ages and

families


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Areas that Need Improvement

Not enough funding

Conservative religious based views may impactservice and reception

Services inconsistent in every chapter

Strict nature of the Salvation Army itself possiblycauses turn over

Trying to supply a need for youths who left home

and are not in the court system


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C. Capacity Building

In order to build capacity the Salvation Army must first identify the

needs of their organization and the community in which their

located. They must also develop interdependence with institutions

and their communities. Their focus should be on identifying the

most efficient ways to address these needs. They need to develop

strategies and provide education that will assist their people in

implementing programs that produce the best outcomes.


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Capacity building strategies

There own training school that provides their employees withan associate degree in ministry and/or business.

Encourage volunteerism from the people in the community

Donations

Fundraisers Grant writing

The Red Kettle Campaign (which is one of their biggest

funding sources)

Thrift Stores which fund their drug and alcohol rehab centers

United Way provides federal money, social services and

childrens programs

Employees that are bilingual to help serve different ethnic

populations


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Ways to increase leadership and

organizational skills

Train and educate their employees to better address the needs inthe community

Invest money in research

Improve efficiency in grant writing

Critical thinking, so they are able to not just identify a specific need

in a community but to develop an efficient program to address theneed

Become knowledgeable on how to develop and use technologymore efficiently related to the development of information systems,databases and general operations

Reach out to philanthropists

Embrace change Build trust in relationships to bring people together (bringing people

together can mobilize people for collective actions and public affairs)

Effective marketing strategies

Develop effective ways to measure outcomes and progress


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C. Capacity Building:

Organizations Assets Salvation Army owns all there property in Erie

1. Erie Temple Worship and Service Center, 1022 Liberty St.

Converted from a Candy Factory

Gym

Chapel

Cafeteria

Senior Center

2. Erie Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1209 Sassafras St. Men only

6 months to 2 years


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Capacity Building:

Organizations Assets 3. Salvation Army Family Store, 1944 Keystone Dr.

Busy Beaver

At the time was one of the biggest stores in the nation

Resells donated goods

Ran by the ARC program, all monies go to funding the ARCprogram

4. Camp Allegheny, 140 Jenkins Circle Ellwood City

Situated on 90 Acres

Themed activities: Camping, Sports, and Music Can house a maximum of 250 campers

Serves nearly 2,000 kids across Western PA


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Capacity Building:

Outside Assets Second Harvest Food Bank

Provides food for the food pantry

18 cents a pound for food

United Way

Gives a percentage to the Salvation Army

Red Kettle Program

Money stays in the community where you donate it at

15% to 20% goes towards Worship and Service Centersbudget

FEMA

Gave $28,500 last year in disaster relief funds

Helps people who have lost their homes in a fire, flood, orother disaster, by putting them in a hotel for up to 30 days


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Capacity Building:

Outside Assets Volunteers

More than 3,400,000 individuals of all ages volunteered their

time, talents, and resources to assist The Salvation Army's work in

2010

Car Donations Proceeds from the sale of your donated automobile are used to

help fund The Salvation Army's rehabilitation programs in your

area.

Airline Miles Donations

enabling The Salvation Army to move personnel quickly in time

of disaster, provide travel for those in need of emergency medical

care outside of their area, and reduce administrative costs by

providing travel for staff.


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Salvation Armys Group

Capacities Food Pantry

Serving 600 needy families

Summer Breakfast Programs

Serves children 0-18 breakfast during the summer

Free of chargeSummer Lunch Programs

Serves children 0-18 during the summer

Prepackaged lunch

Free of charge

Camp Allegheny Serving nearly 2,000 underprivileged kids almost free of cost

Situated on 90 acres on the Allegheny forest it has a naturecenter, complete with everything from fish to goats and more

Provides campers with a Olympic size in ground swimming pool


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Salvation Armys Group

Capacities Emergency Vehicle Canteen

Serves hot drinks to volunteers and community service workers

during times of emergencies

Senior Center

Membership costs $5 year Serves lunch everyday at a nominal cost $2 a meal

Has an activity room, with a pool table, TVs, a place to play cards,

and an area to socialize with others

After School Programs

Free of charge

Group games and Free play

Help with homework and reading programs


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D. Implications for Social Work Practice

Operations of The Salvation Army are supervised by

trained, commissioned officers. They proclaim the gospel

and serve as administrators, teachers, social workers,counselors, youth leaders, and musicians

(salvationarmyusa.org).


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Implications for Social Work Practice

Credentials of Army Officers

Two year intensive course study Curriculum Theory and field practiceSalvation Army doctrine

sociology and social work

Psychology

Salvation Army regulations

Homiletics Public speaking

Bible studies

Church history

Composition

community relations business administration

Accounting

Vocal and instrumental music


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Implications for Social Work Practice

Post training, cadets are:

Commissioned as Lieutenants Ordained as Ministers

Assigned to active duty

Posted job openings rarely require degrees, especially social work

related degrees


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Implementation Strategy: LSW

Implement a licensed Social Worker

Licensure will aid with areas of improvement:

Funding: Grant writing and lobbying

Conservatism: Utilize NASW Code of Ethics to serveas liaison

Research: Utilize EBP to assess programs within and

outside of organization; conduct needs assessments

of community. Ex: Womens programs in Erie Possible Turnover: LSWs could serve as an Employee

Assistance Program Therapists.


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Implementation Strategy: Policy Changes

LSW required for the following:

1). Anyone providing a rehabilitative or counseling

service.

2). Anyone researching program implementationand outcomes.


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Implementation Strategy: Forming Alliances

Ranking Officers duty to be aware of all available communityresources.

Local Colleges & Universities: MSW programs

Schools: SAP Coordinators to identify children with needs

Nursing Homes: Identify elderly with needs


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Implementation Strategy: Education

Educate the community: Publicity

Informational booth at local festivals and community events

Educate the organization Provide online seminar/training on policy updates & EBP

Seminar will be mandatory to ensure competence


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Implementation Strategy: Empowerment

Allows opportunity for community service and volunteerism

Increased awareness could lead to increased donations

Employees can foster professional identity through new policy

Through awareness and education we can empower the

community


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Resources

Boris, E. T. (2001) Next Steps for Building Capacity in Nonprofit

Organizations. Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, TheUrban Institute.

Holden, C. (2012, March 22). Personal interview.

Murdoch, Norman H. (1994) Origins of the Salvation Army. University

of Tennessee Press: Knoxville.

Salvation Army Website retrieved on March 13 2012

www.salvationarmyusa.org

Winston, Diane . (1999) Red-Hot and Righteous: The Urban Religion of

The Salvation Army. Harvard University Press: Cambridge,

Massachusetts.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

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