Salvation Army Community Care Ministries

Compassion

The Community Care Ministries exist to express the love of Jesus in a practical way, showing compassion by reaching out to the lonely and hurting in our communities. FinalLogoSmallNB.gif

Its mission is to assist the vulnerable, the lonely, the sick and the aged with love and acts of kindness.

The ministry involves local corps (church) members of all ages reaching out in meaningful ways to care for people in their community.

"In the name of God we intend to press on to serve Him by serving people. Not unlike the love of God, we hope to help people unconditionally and uncompromisingly. We do so in His strength and by the resources He provides from the hearts of many people."    ( Commissioner James Knaggs)

How do the Community Care Ministries make a difference?

Providing support to the corps (church) by:

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  • providing practical assistance where possible

Visiting people:

  • in their own homes
  • in hostels and nursing homes

Supporting the lonely, whether:

  • elderly
  • single parent
  • homeless teenage
  • person living alone

Caring for the sick, in hospital or at home:

  • by visitation
  • by offering transport
  • or other requests 

Involvement in the Family Support Service by helping with:

  • material aid 
  • budget counselling (training required)
  • shopping advice

Supporting prison chaplains through:

  • prison visitation
  • support for families of prisoners

Community Care people are those who are willing to be:

  • gardeners
  • visitors
  • hairdressers
  • craft teachers
  • cooks
  • drivers
  • people with some time to give, love to share, and a real desire to help people reach their full potential.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information. please contact your local Salvation Army Corps (church). Click here for a listing. or Captain Donna Bryan at Territorial Headquarters
on (03) 8878 4745