Every Day, We Help Overcome Unemployment.

Through programs designed to address the mind, body and soul, we treat the symptoms of chronic joblessness, as well as the root issues that cause it.

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37% of homeless men and 32% of homeless women suffer from co-occurring mental health and substance-use disorders.

Unfortunately, many service providers do not have the training or experience to understand the invidious impact of these issues, or how to best employ those suffering from mental illness or past trauma.

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The Salvation Army helps those in need get back on their feet.

The Salvation Army is a welcome refuge of resources and support for those stuck in prolonged unemployment. Through programs designed to address the mind, body and soul, we treat the symptoms of chronic joblessness, as well as the root issues that cause it. This holistic approach works to create sustainable change in millions of lives, every day - and millions of families every year.

Pave a path from poverty to employment. You can help.

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The Salvation Army helps individuals
secure gainful employment through:

Skill set evaluations

We assess each individual to identify areas of strength and abilities best suited for desired work.

Educational and skill supplementation

We help individuals overcome qualification barriers though pursuit and completion of educational requirements, training, certifications, and other prerequisites for gainful employment. Additionally, we help those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse pursue the treatment and/or mediation they need to function as healthily as possible.

Placement assistance

We provide resume, interview, and job placement assistance to help establish productive work for sustainable wages.

Continued support

Salvation Army Caseworkers help guide sound financial planning, reliable insurance coverage, and affordable/safe supervision for children while parents are working.

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Poverty is hereditary.

Sadly, children raised in poverty are 32% more likely to remain there than their more fortunate peers.

A $50 monthly donation to The Salvation Army helps assign a caseworker to one unemployed single mother with kids. Donate now.

Unemployment is costly to society.

14.8% of Americans and 21% of the nation's children - currently live in poverty.

Childhood poverty, alone, costs the United States $500 billion a year. (That's 4% of our nation's GDP).

A monthly $25 donation to The Salvation Army helps keep one family off the street, decreasing their likelihood to request government assistance. Donate now.

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