Salvation Army - Greater Houston Area Command

Dedicated to Doing The Most Good, The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command serves Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties through various programs and services intended to meet human needs without discrimination. Across the Unites States over 33 million Americans rely on the services provided by The Salvation Army.

We are an international 501(c) (3) Christian nonprofit organization with a mission to serve those less fortunate, and with a strong commitment to our communities. The Salvation Army of Greater Houston utilizes 88.4 cents of every dollar donated in direct services for our residents. Among the programs and services we provide at our 17 area locations are:

· Disaster Relief· Emergency Response· Youth Programs· Senior Programs· Rehabilitation· Counseling· Financial Assistance· Housing· Christmas Assistance 


Did you know:

  • The Salvation Army has been in Houston since 1889?
  • The Salvation Army is one of the largest churches in the world and all uniformed Officers are ordained ministers?
  • Kenny Rogers was a member of the Salvation Army Boys Club?
  • The Salvation Army and the US Marine Corps work together to distribute thousands of toys to children every Christmas?
  • The American flag which flew in front of the demolished World Trade Center was a gift from The Salvation Army?
  • Did you Know only 5% of the money you donate to the Salvation Army is used for funding efforts? 

Eligibility

Career Phase:
Discharges Allowed:
  • Honorable
  • General Under Honorable
  • Other than Honorable
  • Bad Conduct
  • Entry Level Separation
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
  • Vet Spouse
Service Counties:
  • Fort Bend
  • Galveston
  • Harris
  • Montgomery
Services Category:
  • Basic - Emergency Funds
  • Basic - Furniture and Household Goods
  • Basic - Financial Counseling
  • Basic - Clothing and Work Clothes
  • Employ - One-on-One Job Search Help
  • Housing - Homeless Specific
  • Ed - Certifications and Vo-Tech Schools
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
  • No Disability Requirement
Vet Plus:
  • Homeless