Learn how you can help
One-time Opportunities
Our one-time opportunities are perfect for those who want a quick and easy way to make a difference. These include activities like serving a meal any day of the year or ringing a bell during the holidays.
Ongoing Opportunities
Ongoing opportunities are designed for those who want to get involved on a regular basis. We’ll know you by your first name, and you’ll get to know the people in our programs. These include activities like working with youth, using your professional skills or serving after a disaster strikes.
Group Opportunities
We can accommodate your group’s desire to do something good together – whether family, friends, coworkers, civic or church groups. Group volunteer activities are typically project-based or part of a larger event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Greater Philadelphia Kettle Kickoff
On November 13, 2019, at The Bourse Market (111 S. Independence Mall E) 12:00pm- 2:00pm we will be kicking off our Christmas Fundraising Campaign for the season in the city of Philadelphia. Thousands of Salvation Army workers and volunteers across the country will ring bells and collect donations for people in need with our iconic Red Kettles. When you give to Red Kettles in Philadelphia all donations stay in the local community when you give to a Red Kettles in Philadelphia.
Joy of Sharing
Christmas is coming! CBS 3 and The Salvation Army will partner again this year for the 31st annual Joy of Sharing/Toyfest Campaign to benefit children in need this holiday season.
Schedule of events to come.
Breast Cancer Brunch + Workshop
On October 31, 2019, visit the Kroc Center at 10 am (until 1 pm) for a fun and information brunch and workship on what Breast Cancer really is, the risk factors, and what you can do to prevent and manage it. Entries fee is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers in Room 204.
Register at the Welcome Desk or online. For more details visit the Kroc Center at the Fitness Center!
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Assess the Need
FIRST, we assess the needs of each community in which we serve. We work to understand the obstacles, hardships, and challenges native to the area's particular population.
Build the Programs
NEXT, we build local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
Invest in the community
THEN, we offer the local programs to the local community working to continually optimize their efficacy via spiritual, physical and emotional service.
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Why The Salvation Army?
Breadth of Service
From immediate relief to short-term help, to long-term, sustainable change, we are dedicated to serving the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the poor, the lonely, and the lost.
Trust
With 82 cents of every dollar dedicated to directly supporting the needs of the community in which it was received, The Salvation Army is committed to stewarding every donation with integrity.
Longevity
Since 1879, we have been working to provide sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable. We stay not just until the job is done, but long afterward, to ensure that the healing continues.