Salvation Army
an international Christian organization founded in England in 1865 by William Booth, organized along quasi-military lines and devoted chiefly to evangelism and to providing social services, especially to people in poverty.
a retail store operated by the Salvation Army selling donated clothing, furniture, books, etc., at low prices: This sofa was a bargain at the Salvation Army.
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How to use Salvation Army in a sentence
The fabric comes from secondhand clothing from the Salvation Army, shipped to Guatemala in bales and then transfigured into evocative tableaux.
In the galleries: Humble materials yield extraordinary art | Mark Jenkins | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostLike the Salvation Army, Volunteers of America is a Christian charity and has provided services – from education to meals and housing – to poor and vulnerable citizens.
Volunteers of America Southwest Accused of Double-Billing, Fraud and Conflicts | Will Huntsberry | May 4, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoThen, as local leaders assessed the impact of the new state law in 2019, homeless-serving nonprofits Family Health Centers of San Diego, PATH, Salvation Army and Father Joe’s Villages explored whether they could provide that care.
The Pandemic Paused Efforts to Provide Post-Hospital Care for the Homeless | Lisa Halverstadt | March 2, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoThere’s also a big difference between Salvation Army and vintage boutiques, she says.
Thrift shopping is an environmental and ethical trap | Sara Kiley Watson | February 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIt is this that has made Salvation Army Officers successful.
When the Holy Ghost is Come | S. L. Brengle
British Dictionary definitions for Salvation Army
a Christian body founded in 1865 by William Booth and organized on quasi-military lines for evangelism and social work among the poor
(as modifier): the Salvation Army Hymn Book
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