PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Transitional Housing
(719) 635-1287 [e-mail]
The Salvation Army's Transitional Family Housing Programs provide a stimulating and safe refuge for all kinds of people. In a loving and supportive environment, residents are given the tools and encouragement to get back on their feet and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
R.J. Montgomery Center
709 S. Sierra Madre, Colo. Springs, CO 80903 [map]
(719) 578-9190 [e-mail]
The R.J. Montgomery Center is The Salvation Army's homeless shelter in downtown Colorado Springs. Residents are given a warm place to sleep, daily meals and access to shower and laundry facilities and counseling. The average age of homeless in he U.S. is nine years old, which makes the Children’s Development Center an essential part of the shelter. The program offers education, individualized care and a chance for kids to be kids in a safe, clean environment.
Family Services
Colorado Springs
- 908 Yuma St. Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-1287 [email]
Fountain - 901 S. Sante Fe Ave. Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-9230 [email]
Family Services provides assistance to people experiencing life crises. Some services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities, Christmas assistance and various emergency needs. They fill over 36,000 of these needs each year including 7,500 emergency meals to senior citizens, homeless and others in our community.
Red Shield Community Center
(719) 884-1038 [e-mail]
The Red Shield Community Center provides a drop-in center and summer camp for teens and children. Kids are surrounded by caring, positive adults while having fun and make friends. They grow through learning and recreational projects, building confidence and character. In general, their quality of life is better and they are…happier.
The Salvation Army Church
The Salvation Army is a church; a church for everyone. Located in Colorado Springs and Fountain Valley, our congregations are made up of all kinds of people. Worship services are lively, informal and kid friendly. They’re upbeat and positive with great music – and not too long! Our beliefs are based upon the Bible, and correspond to other mainstream denominations. We believe that God loves us and wants to help us; that because of Jesus we can have a relationship with God; that this is the way to live a life that is complete; that friendship with God is the source of all help, hope and peace.
Colorado Springs Church
908 Yuma Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 [map]
(719) 884-1040
Fountain Valley Church
901 N. Santa Fe
Fountain, CO 80817 [map]
(719) 382-1182
El Paso County Program Report
2010
Transitional Housing
Red Shield Community Center
R.J. Montgomery Center (shelter)
Emergency Disaster Services
Family Services
Client Success Stories
National Annual Report
SAWA (Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary)
Donation Pick-ups & Thrift Stores
Register to Ring Red Kettle Campaign 2011
Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Find an AA Meeting
Planned Giving & Investment Services
Missing Persons Services
Intermountain Region
The Salvation Army USA
Colorado Springs Corps
Fountain Valley Corps
THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SALVATION ARMY
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.
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The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to help the poor, the homeless, the hungry and those in need or in crisis. The organization arrived in El Paso County in 1889
and remains
committed to “Do the Most Good” with the community’s contributions of money, time and resources.
All donations remain in El Paso County to fund local assistance services and are 100% tax deductible.