What is the Salvation Army Family Mission Centre?
The underprivileged have an army in their corner.
The Salvation Army Family Mission Centre temporarily houses the people in crisis until they can get back on their feet.
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in England by evangelical minister William Booth.
He established Salvation Armies in 58 countries during his lifetime. It since has become an international movement focused on spreading goodwill, adhering to the Bible and affiliated to the Universal Christian Church.
Situated in Ben Barnard Street in Krugersdorp, the Family Mission Centre takes in destitute families, pensioners abandoned by their families, abused women and their children, and other single parent families in need.
While in the Army’s care the residents receive food, clothing, shelter and counselling, in the hope that they can soon re-establish themselves. They can accommodate 65 residents with an additional 12 beds in a renovated cargo container.
The Army does not discriminate and will help anyone who asks for help.
While they will help those in need, they have a strong policy of self-help, it is not “a lazy man’s paradise”. Residents, with the exception of the elderly are expected to accept that it is only a temporary solution. Stays are encouraged to be as short as necessary.
If you wish to donate food, blankets, or clothing, contact 011 953 1291 and they will collect it from you. If you wish to make a monetary donation, their banking details are on their website, www.salvationarmykdp.co.za.
For more information email mail@salvationarmykdp.co.za or contact 011 718 6700
