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COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY PRESENTATIONAlexandria Papalozi, Debra Brown, Raquel Campos, Jackie Pruy, Isaac Jones, Venus Robinson AET/508November 30, 2015Dr. Linda Justus

INTRODUCTIONIn the world we live in life is not always kind, reasonable, just, or easy. Circumstances and nature challenge the definition of “Humanity”. What will be our legacy? How will we define our “Humanity”?In this presentation we will explore the diversity of efforts by The Salvation Army. By focusing on who and their circumstances we will see how this organization looks to define “Humanity”.

SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS Education Employment Immigration

Assistance Government services Housing / Shelter Sponsorship Disaster Relief &

Recovery Settlement help

The Salvation Army reaches some of the poorest communities across the world with the tools they can use restore their economic, social, ecological and spiritual relationships.

IMMIGRANTS The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) seeks to

support, empower and equip Salvation Army schools to provide high-quality, holistic, faith-based and family-focused education for all young people in a safe and secure environment. 

We strive to build the capacity of teachers and staff of Salvation Army schools; to provide education and skills training in safe settings for out-of-school and vulnerable children and youth; to facilitate access to higher education and vocational training for post-secondary students; and to increase community support for education through partnerships between Salvation Army schools and the community.

IMMIGRANTS CONT’D Through Disaster Relief & Recovery programs, we help

communities, families, and individuals respond and recover as quickly as possible from disasters and to implement integrated, community-led programs that increase their capability to recover and be prepared if and when catastrophic events occur in the future.

Over the last 10 years The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) has provided $89.8 million in support to the victims of disasters such as the Southeast Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquakes, the Japan tsunami, the Pakistan floods, the Philippines typhoon, the Ebola outbreak, and the most recent earthquake in Nepal.    

SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND Bible Correspondence

Courses Pre-Release Job Training

Program, & Employment opportunities in cooperation with parole personnel

Material aid Housing – Half-way

Houses Spiritual Guidance to

Prisoners and their families & Counselling

INDIVIDUALS WITH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND Through cooperative arrangements with prison,

probation, and parole official throughout the country, The Salvation Army play a role in prison rehabilitation and crime prevention. In some jurisdictions, prisoners are paroled to direct custody of The Salvation Army.

Many Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers and Harbor Light Centers have served as designated halfway houses where former prisoners participate in work-release programs. Those convicted of minor offenses often are given the opportunity to accept placement in community service programs at corps community centers and institutions as an alternative to incarceration, or in the last months of their sentences.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIESDevelopmental Disabilities

The Salvation Army’s Developmental program was established over 30 years ago. They provide Residential Services, Supported Living, and Community Options. The purpose of the program being to transition individuals with disabilities into community settings. Some of the programs offer community housing and individual programs that will help support each individuals goals and success. Residential programs may have staff 24/7 and some individuals may live on their own with minimal assistance.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CONT’D.

Residential Services

The program helps meet the needs of individuals with autism, significant mental illness, physical health issues. Their sites can be found in urban, suburban, and small town settings.

Program Services:•Therapeutic services as physical•Occupational •Speech and behavioral therapy •Nursing support

Programs are geared to promote:•Happiness•Independence•Enhance and maintain life skills

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CONT’D.

Supported LivingThrough the Supported Living program, The Salvation Army assists those with developmental disabilities and other special needs to identify, choose, and maintain jobs that maximize personal interests and abilities. The focus of our Supported Employment program is job preparation, coaching and maintenance (TSA, 2015).Program Services:•Job coaches assess each person determining individual skills/interests.•Job coaches search for potential employers •Job coaches arrange for job interviews with potential employers•Job coaches work along side the new employees, orienting them to their work environment •Job coaches follow up with employees and employers to discuss job satisfaction and performance.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CONT’D.

Community Options

The Community Options programs offers individuals to participate in their community. Some of the previous projects have included :•Adopt a Park• Adopt a Highway•Meals on Wheels•Assisting other non-profits activities

SENIORS

The Salvation Army Services operates a number of senior housing facilities in Southern California.

The Silvercrest Senior Residence The Mindeman Senior Residence Sage House Adult Day Care

SENIORS Silvercrest Senior

Residences Pay 30% percent of

their income for housing and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the difference

Sizes range from 22 to 257 Units

Each Unit is equipped with private kitchen and comfortable living quarters.

Often near a Salvation Army Community Center

SENIORS CONT’D

Silvercrest facilities for Seniors are located throughout Southern California. Glendale Hollywood Lake View Terrace Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Fe Springs Santa Monica Ventura

SENIORS CONT’D

The Sage House Adult Day Care Is a licensed adult daycare located in San Pedro

California. It serves the needs of adults suffering from Alzheimer’s Depression Parkinson Other forms of disabilities

Recreational Activities Offered Arts and crafts Games and Karaoke Yoga and Therapeutic exercises Drama and Music Worship Services

VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES Veterans Affairs Services

The veterans programs at The Salvation Army helps hundreds of thousands of veterans every year. Over the years the program has grown tremendously, from serving doughnuts and coffee after World War I, they are now able to serve with various programs of comfort.

The Salvation Army’s programs varies from coast to coast. Some of the programs may assist with wheelchairs, weekend camps, phone cards, bibles with large print, and much more.

VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES CONT’D.

Programs Offered

Corps Community Center• Services Offered: • Bible Study - Correspondence• Food & Nutrition Programs• Adult Day Care• Visitation Services• Worship Services - Church• Christian Education• Men's Ministries• Music & Arts Programs• Worship Services - Sunday School

VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES CONT’D.

Programs Offered Corps Community Center•Services Offered: •Food & Nutrition Programs•Seasonal Services•Casework Services•Worship Services - Children's / Teen•Worship Services - Church•Christian Education•Men's Ministries•Music & Arts Programs•Worship Services - Sunday School•Women's Ministries•Worship Services - Young Adult•Character Building Programs•Residential Camping Activities

YOUTH The Salvation Army offers a youth program

for at risk of homelessness.

Youth ages are between 12-20

Serving young people and their families with love, compassion and unswerving commitment

Youth development: inspiring and assisting young people to transition to adulthood

CONCLUSIONThis presentation purpose was to discover how a community based organization effects several distinct groups of people.As we have explored the programs of The Salvation Army we hope that it has open your understanding of the need that exists and how organizations of individuals are and can make a difference in the lives of everyone they meet.

Matthew 25:40“…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren…”

REFERENCES Salvation Army (2015). Senior Services. Retrieved

from http://www.salvationarmy- socal.org southern- california/Seniors

Salvation Army (2015). Veterans Affairs Services. Retrieved on November 29, 2015 from http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/veterans-affairs-services

Salvation Army (2015). Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved on November 29, 2015 from http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_philadelphiadhq.nsf/vw-text-dynamic- arrays/40E7AC1FCC8BDAD380257016004A 3D46

The Salvation Army.(2015) Ways We Help Retrieved from:http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-we-help

Salvation Army 2015 at risk youth program Retrieved from http://salvos.org.au/youthoutreachservice/