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United Way of the Virginias
The Salvation Army
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| The Salvation Army is motivated by a Love of God and a concern for the Needs of all Humanity. This motivation is expressed in the work of The Salvation Army by providing basic human necessities, such as food, clothing, utility and rental assistance. Every day, The Salvation Army offers a helping band of people of all ages, race and cultural backgrounds. Assistance around the world and connected locally include emergency lodging, Missing Persons Bureau, service to the Armed Forces, service to correctional institutions, Adult Rehabilitation Centers, Social Service Centers and counseling anti-local and world-wide disasters. In Mercer and the surrounding counties, more than 8,000 individuals are given assistance with lodging, meals, summer camping experience, utility and rent. Over 50,000 persons utilized various recreational programs through the gym facilities at both locations. Senior Programs at both Princeton and Bluefield give our over-fifty population a place to relax, exercise, fellowship and enjoy a hot lunch. Child care is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Princeton location and an after-school program in Bluefield provides an excellent opportunity for socialization and other activities until parents arrive. We continually search for areas of need and ways to expand assistance in our area. Our volunteer base also continues to grow. |
