Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

THE SALVATION ARMY - PEORIA The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

401 NE Adams Street Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 655-7220 Alternate Phone: (309) 339-3849 Website : wwwSAPeoriaorg Instagram: @sapeoria Facebook: @SalArmyPeoria Twitter: @PeoriaSalArmy LinkedIn: @company/the-salvation army-tri-county

VISION The Salvation Army’s love extends far beyond the moment of service to provide a new way forward For many clients, a warm bed or meal is just the beginning The Salvation Army’s holistic services provide a hand up, not a handout Programs serve the whole person—emotionally, physically, spiritually VALUES The Salvation Army loves and serves those who are lost, hungry, or hurting Their enduring core values include being passionate, compassionate, brave, uplifting and trustworthy No matter who they are, where they are, or how they arrived, The Salvation Army is there to assist people who are in need WHAT WE DO The Salvation Army has served people in need in Peoria since 1886 We help veterans, children, single moms and dads, the hungry and homeless who look to us for assistance We exist to help people make positive change in their lives, whether they face temporary struggles or more serious issues DID YOU KNOW? We have the only Low-Barrier Men’s Shelter In 2022 our Food Pantries served 6,100 people – up 123%; our Family Shelter provided a safe haven and assistance for 114 families, which included 246 children We not only help the homeless, but we provide services to help people avoid becoming homeless

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Heath A Sells, Major, Peoria Area Commander EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Chris Peterson, Chairman Cathy Plouzek Cameron Bettin

Charlie Drier Craig Young Greg Ranney Keith Martin

Matt Deverman Matthew Glatz Rachel Hammer Tim Braker

KEY STAFF Major Heath Sells, Peoria Area Commander Major Anita Sells, Associate Area Commander Captain Betsy and Lieutenant Mike Raes, Peoria Citadel Corps Community Center Officers Rachael Cansino, Tri-County Social Services Director Kathy Anderson, Tri-County Development Director Tenisha Brooks, Child Care Director HOW TO HELP You can support The Salvation Army by sharing your time as a volunteer (in-person and virtual opportunities available); gifts of non-perishable food, household supplies or toiletries; pro viding meals for the shelters; or making a donation. For more information, contact Bailee Lynn at 309-253-9909.

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