Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, isan evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry ismotivated by the love of God. Its mission is to

preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet humanneeds in His name without discrimination.

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Thank you. Our hearts have been

touched by the enormous

outpouring of goodwill and

generosity which enabled The

Salvation Army in New Jersey to

serve 708,884 people in 2016. We

have the blessed privilege of

seeing lives transformed day after

day because of your willingness to

invest in the lives of local children,

adolescents, adults, and families

who find themselves in need of a

helping hand.

We know that your support does

not just translate into school

supplies, meals, lodging, and utility

assistance. It goes so far as to

hold working poor families

together when they face a financial

crisis like a hospitalization or job

loss. It helps men and women

better themselves through

education and training for future

employment. It gives children

experiences - like a week at

summer camp or weekly music

and arts programs - that inspire

them and encourage them to

pursue higher goals. It provides

comfort and companionship to

senior citizens, disaster survivors,

and veterans. By partnering with

The Salvation Army, you are not

just meeting practical needs; you

are offering hope for a brighter

future.

Speaking of hope, with your

support The Salvation Army in

New Jersey is making great

strides in its "Pathway of Hope"

initiative. Pathway of Hope, part of

a nationwide endeavor, provides

enhanced services to families with

children desiring to take action to

break the cycle of crisis and

intergenerational poverty. Pathway

of Hope is a collaborative

approach utilizing existing

Salvation Army and community

resources to provide strengths-

based case management services.

Basically, we invest special time

and attention in a few - with the

expectation that, together, we can

move them from the edge of

poverty to a stable, self-supporting

lifestyle, which can be passed

down to the next generation.

Again, with your help, we are

launching new and enhanced

services in places all over the

state - in places like Hazlet,

Salem, Orange and the Newark

Ironbound district. ESL classes are

popping up in Perth Amboy,

Englewood, and Morristown.

After-school initiatives are taking

shape in Atlantic City and

Elizabeth. These are exciting

times to be in The Salvation Army!

We hope that you will not only

continue to be an instrumental part

of the ministry of The Salvation

Army, but that you will invite others

to do the same. We need you. We

need an Army.

May God bless you as you care for

others.

Majors Ivan K. and Christine RockState LeadersThe Salvation Army New Jersey Division

Letter from our State Leaders

Dear Friends and Supporters of The Salvation Army in New Jersey:

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• After-school enrichment and learning

• Emergency shelter for individuals and families

• Disaster training and response

• Programs for the homeless

• Case management

• Holiday gifts

• Counseling

• Referral services

• Residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation

• Vacation Bible School

• Clothing and furniture assistance

• Spiritual comfort for disaster victims

• Feeding programs

• Homework assistance

• Transportation assistance

• Subsidized day care

• Music and arts instruction

• Utility assistance

• Fitness and wellness

• Sunday school

• Worship services

• Veterans/Active Military emergency assistance

• Back-to-school supplies

• Home visits to shut-ins and nursing homes

• Senior camping ministries

• Prescription assistance

• Youth and adult Bible studies

• Faith-based social programs for teens

• Family-building activities

• Neighborhood summer day camps

• Overnight summer youth camp

• Special camping programs

• Rental assistance

• Leadership development

• Foster grandparents program

• Anti-human trafficking advocacy

• Mentoring programs

• Computer learning centers

• Transition from welfare services

• Literacy programs

• ESL classes

• Senior companion program

• Kinship care

Overview of Services

Sharing God’s love with those in need of a helping hand is not just part of The Salvation Army’s Bible

study and Sunday worship. As a faith-based organization, The Salvation Army ensures that every

service, from food deliveries to emergency shelter, offers the opportunity for spiritual growth as well. This

approach has been successful not only in changing lives but also in growing The Salvation Army’s

ministry to include hundreds of effective programs that do everything from meeting a person’s most basic

needs to helping people maximize their artistic potential. The Salvation Army casts a true safety net of

services that tends to the whole person. The following is a sampling of the supportive initiatives that The

Salvation Army provides in New Jersey.

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Lives Touched

1,008,119Meals

Provided

Adult Rehabilitation & Shelter Programs

• Adult Rehabilitation Centers - 4 • Number of Family Stores - 16• Total Nights of Lodging - 105,480

Service Extension Programs

• Active Service Units - 103

Emergency Disaster Services

• Emergency Response Vehicles - 9

Camp Programs

• Camp Tecumseh Participants - 2,265• Corps Day Camp Participants - 1,768

Programs

• Character Building Program Participants - 352,175

119,091Toys &Gifts

33,247Active

Volunteers

116,527Volunteer

Hours

708,884 Individuals

Thanks to your contributions last year

WERE HELPED IN NEW JERSEY

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Allie Marx, 16 years old, has been a member of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Newark

Ironbound for more than eight years. In search of a safe place while her parents were at work, Allie quickly

joined many programs and found her passion through the Performing Arts Club.

After performing in many club musicals, she won the “Hank Aaron Chase the Dream Scholarship,” which

helped provide voice lessons for Allie. Through Allie’s club experience, she has had the opportunity to

perform at many high profile events, including the Boys & Girls Club National Conference in New Orleans;

the Boys & Girls Club National Youth of the Year in Washington D.C.; the Northeast Youth of the Year

celebration in New York honoring Victor Cruz; and the Boys & Girls Club of New Jersey’s Concert for Kids.

In addition, Allie’s success in the community resulted in her being recognized as one of the “100 People of

Newark.”

“We have all witnessed Allie pave the way for our kids to follow into the arts,” says Zelia Oliveira,

Programs Director of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Newark Ironbound. “The club has allowed Allie

to pursue her dream to the fullest—she is a wonderful role model and we are excited to see the great

things she will continue to do.”

Giving back is what Allie truly enjoys. She encourages club kids to follow their dreams and to be great at

whatever passion they may have. Someday, Allie hopes to become a successful performer and is thankful

to the club for always encouraging her to pursue her passion.

Transforming Lives…In Newark

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Transforming Lives…

In MorristownAt The Salvation Army in Morristown, members of the CorpsCommunity Center are oftentreated as if they are a part of onebig family—and that is exactly howthe Rodriguez family was treatedduring their time of difficulty. Silvia Rodriguez, whose children are apart of the childcare center, explains in her own words howThe Salvation Army came to therescue in her family’s time of need:

The Salvation Army has been thelight at the end of a tunnel during atime we thought everything was indarkness. My husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer in aperiod when things were already difficult, especially financially. Mytwo young daughters and I were devastated, suffering for my husband. I often felt burdened—not sure how I was going to beable to juggle my husband’s health condition and staying strong formy daughters. But right at the faceof all the adversity, that was whenThe Salvation Army stepped inwith support and most importantly,love.

Captains Paul and Eileen Valverdeand their team treated us verywell, like we were a part of theirfamily. When we had no way ofvisiting my husband, the officersprovided us with transportation tothe hospital, which was over anhour away. In addition, they alsocovered all of our utility bills andrent for a month and gave us ahuge food basket! For the first timein a while, I felt relief because I nolonger had to stress over how tomaintain our household while myhusband was in the hospital. TheSalvation Army provided me withthe relief and strength necessaryto support my family.

“

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I am unable to find the right words

to thank The Salvation Army for

what they did for my family so the

best thing I can do is volunteer my

time during the Christmas season,

for whatever they may need, to

express my gratitude to this

wonderful organization for their

love, aid and support.

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The Salvation Army

Kicks-Off Red

Kettle Campaign

Launch and

Giving Tuesday at

Newark Penn

StationThe Salvation Army New Jersey Division kicked off itshighly-visible Red Kettle Campaign on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Penn Station in Newark. The event tookplace during the commuter rush,and The Salvation Army’s iconicRed Kettle stands, bells and livemusic drove excitement to raisefunds that provided meals for families and individuals during theholiday season.

The rainy weather didn't dampenspirits as the Newark IronboundBoys & Girls Zee Club youthsingers and The Salvation ArmyBrass Band got the crowd in theChristmas spirit with their performances throughout theevent. Over 60 Salvation Army officers, State Advisory Boardmembers and volunteers dressedin bright red “I am a Volunteer” t-shirts, spreading Christmascheer as they distributed bells tocommuters during the morningrush.

Money raised during the Red Kettle Campaign supports holidayand seasonal assistance as wellas other programs and servicesthroughout the year.

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Thank you to our event partners:

Prudential FinancialWells Fargo

Ernst & Young NYArnold & Porter, LLPRutgers University

Fox Rothschild, LLPLakewood Blue Claws Baseball

Patty & Tony OrlandoCraig & Carol Matthews

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Beginning Friday, October 7, 2016, The Salvation Army in Montclair celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a

full weekend of festivities. The three-day event began with a reception on Friday night in which members of

the community who have supported The Salvation Army were invited to attend.

Other activities that took place were a 5K run/walk at Brookdale Park which raised $3,000 towards youth

programs; a community-wide health fair; the beautification of a local park fountain; a mini concert featuring

Christian singer-songwriter, David Pettigrew; and much more! In addition, both Colonel Mark Tillsley, Chief

Secretary and Colonel Sharon Tillsley, Secretary for Women’s Ministries from The Salvation Army Canadian

Territory served as keynote speakers and brought an inspiring word for those in attendance.

To conclude the celebration, members of The Salvation Army in Montclair congregation took place in a short

march on Sunday morning near the Corps Community Center, giving witness to their faith and bringing the

weekend’s events to an end.

The Salvation Army

Celebrates 125 Years in Montclair!

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The Salvation Army

in Montclair has

been an integral

part of the

community, serving

over 32,000

individuals

in a year.

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The Salvation Army in New Jerseywas honored by Star 99.1 FM(WAWZ)—a radio station based inSomerset, New Jersey—on the15th anniversary of 9/11 with anevent called “The Empty Shoe Memorial.” Throughout July andAugust, Star 99.1 staff were out inforce visiting malls, churches, festivals and retail outlets to collectshoes for the memorial. 2,996pairs of shoes were collected, representing every person lost inthe attacks. The memorial was ondisplay from September 10-18,2016.

“We are proud to honor the heroeswho demonstrated unparalleledcourage on that day,” says ScottTaylor, General Manager ofWAWZ. “We recognize specificallythe valiant work of The SalvationArmy at Ground Zero in the daysand months following the attacksin providing physical and spiritualsupport to the rescue and recoveryefforts."

“The Salvation Army is truly humbled to be honored by Star99.1 FM for our work during 9/11,”says Captain Cindy-Lou Drummond, Divisional Secretaryfor The Salvation Army in New Jersey, who was on-hand to accept the award. “As our nationsuffered one of the worst tragediesin our history, we are grateful thatwe were able to support peoplespiritually, physically and emotionally. It is in times of crisisand desperation, whether personalor in this case nationally, that wedo the work we do—not for therecognition but to help people intimes of need.”

Star 99.1

Honors The Salvation Army at 9/11Empty Shoe Memorial

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Thanks to a program titled RetailRescue, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Camdenhas been able to partner with theFood Bank of South Jersey and theShopRite of Garden State Pavilionin Cherry Hill, New Jersey to expand the amount of familiesserved over the previous calendaryear. Every Tuesday and Thursday,ShopRite fills a trailer with freshproduce, dairy, bread and meatwhich are then distributed to clients

who have appointments for theCamden Kroc Center’s food pantry.

“Through its membership withFeeding America, the Food Banklearned of Retail Rescue whichconnected donors directly with theemergency feeding programs thatbenefit from their generosity,” saidKristin DeJesus, Food ResourcesCommunicator for the Food Bank of South Jersey. “The ‘enabledagency’ program allows food banks

to extend their reach by servicingmore donors and getting the food tothe people who need it quicker.”

Over the last year, countless individuals received over 150,000pounds of food—which translates toover 55,000 meals! It is a programthe Camden Kroc Center and theFood Bank of South Jersey hope tocontinue for many years to come.

Camden Kroc Center

Partners with the FoodBank of South Jersey forChoice Food Pantry

‘Doing the Most

Good’ is always

our goal. Without

programs such as

Retail Rescue,

we would fall

dramatically short

of that mark.

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Financial Stats

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Corps Community Centers

Asbury Park605 Asbury Avenue, 07712732-775-8698

Atlantic City22 S. Texas Avenue, 08401609-344-0660

Bound Brook108 Hamilton Street, 08805732-748-1146

Bridgeton29 W. Commerce Street, 08302856-451-0999

CamdenRay and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center1865 Harrison Avenue, 08105856-379-6900

Dover76 N. Bergen Street, 07802973-366-0764

Elizabeth1005 E. Jersey Street, 07201908-352-7057

Englewood380 S. VanBrunt Street, 07634201-503-9400

Flemington40 E. Main Street, 08822908-237-9008

HackensackP.O. Box 128, 07602201-342-6531

Jersey City562 Bergen Avenue, 07304201-435-7355

Kearny443 Chestnut Street, 07032201-991-1115

Montclair13 Trinity Place, 07042973-744-3312

Morristown95 Spring Street, 07960973-539-2700

Newark Area Services45 Central Avenue, 07102973-623-5959

Newark Boys & Girls Club of Ironbound 11 Providence Street, 07105973-344-2698

Newark Ironbound138 Clifford Street, 07105973-589-0454

Newark Westside699 Springfield Avenue, 07103973-375-5933

New Brunswick287 Handy Street, 08901732-545-1477

Ocean County1738 Route 37 East, Toms River, 08754732-270-8393

Orange430 Main Street, East Orange, 07018973-672-0262

Passaic550 Main Avenue, 07055973-779-1155

Paterson541-545 W. Broadway, 07522973-790-4817

Perth Amboy433 State Street, 08862732-826-7040

Plainfield615 Watchung Avenue, 07060908-756-2595

Red Bank180 Newman Springs Road, 07701732-747-1626

Trenton575 E. State Street, 08601609-599-9373

Union City515 43rd Street, 07087201-867-4093

Vineland733 E. Chestnut Avenue, 08362

856-696-8822

Summer Camp

Camp Tecumseh445 Mechlin Corner Road, 08867

908-735-4136 ext. 12

Emergency Housing

Programs

Elizabeth1018 East Grand Street, 07201908-352-2886

Montclair68 North Fullerton Avenue, 07042973-744-3312 ext. 654

Adult Rehabilitation

Centers

Jersey City248 Erie Street, 07310201-653-3071

Newark65 Pennington Street, 07105973-589-0370

Paterson31 Van Houten Street, 07505973-742-1126

Trenton103 Enterprise Avenue, 08638609-599-9801

Service Center

Service Units are comprised of volunteerswho administer Salvation Army serviceswhere there is no Army facility.

Salem County115 W. Broadway, 08079856-935-0305

Hazlet Case Management Center1444 NJ-36, 07730732-264-0500

For a list of Salvation Army Family ThriftStore locations, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (728-7825).

To make a donation, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or visit www.SalvationArmyNJ.org/donate.

New Jersey Locations