the Salvation Army

Cultural  

1. A Protestant denomination, organized under officers in military fashion, that is known chiefly for its charitable works in cities among the poor, the homeless, and people dependent on drugs and alcohol. It was founded in the nineteenth century by the English reformer William Booth.

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Example Sentences

A celebration of life will be held at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle Corps on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.

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In 1983, he founded New Frontier Publications for the Salvation Army, serving as editor until 2017.

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Docter also taught for 56 years at Cal State Northridge and served for decades as a regional leader within the Salvation Army.

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His connection to the Salvation Army was to be lifelong.

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His writing became “a companion to thousands, offering wit, wisdom and spiritual honesty” the Salvation Army wrote in a tribute.

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