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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The print was discovered inside a 1980 copy of Hockney's Paper Pools, which had been donated over the counter to the Salvation Army shop in Goat Lane, Norwich, a year ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Setting up a luncheon in the Salvation Army church, Renee Palmer said she thought Burnham, who sent his children to school in the area, was a good man with a good chance of winning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

Soon, a few were spotted living behind the Salvation Army down the block.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025

The following day, she and I walk to the Salvation Army.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan