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Words from our founder William Booth, the visionary founder of Salvation Army in 1865, will always be remembered by these inspiring words: ‘While women weep, as they do now,I’ll fightWhile little children go hungry, as they do now,I’ll fightWhile men go to prison, in and out, as they do now,I’ll fightWhile there is a drunkard… Continue Reading
You already help in so many ways…
And every single way is appreciated more than you can know. But there’s also a way of helping which costs you nothing now. This way is a promise to the future, which can be changed at any time – by including The Salvation Army as a beneficiary in your Will. First and foremost, your Will… Continue Reading
A quick visit to some of the other projects supported by your generosity
Bonteheuwel Nursery School In the heart of the Cape Flats, Major Marlene Butler, and principal, Mavis Lee run a tight but tender ship. Children from the community aged 18 months up to Grade R (six years old) start arriving from 6.45am Monday to Friday. There are five classes catering for 98 children. Life is difficult… Continue Reading
Thank you for your role in 140 years of caring
Going back to the very beginning, it was in 1865 in the east end of London UK, that William Booth a fiery Methodist minister, made a decision. He could no longer preach the Christian Gospel to people who were suffering without also addressing their suffering. He abandoned the comfort of his pulpit to take his… Continue Reading
Meet some of the real people whose lives have been touched by your kindness
Childcare Nancy came to our Joseph Baynes Home for Children in Pietermaritzburg when she was just six years old. Nurtured and cared for into adulthood, Nancy is now Captain Nancy Ndlovu, married to a Salvation Army Officer, and caring for others. This is how your gifts work, often taking people’s lives full circle. Noeleen’s* horror… Continue Reading
These are the services and projects that you help to provide
Feeding in Braamfontein. In the icy winter wind, three women sit on a concrete bench, each warming their hands around a cup of hot soup. Pretty, Nosiphiwe, Porcha and Ntombi all tell the same sad story of being homeless and sleeping under bridges, in doorways and on park benches. Even with experience none of them… Continue Reading
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2023 Is a landmark year in which, thanks to the compassionate generosity of valued supporters and friends like you, The Salvation Army celebrates 140 years of serving the people of Southern Africa. We are deeply and sincerely grateful for your partnership and your constancy in making real differences in the lives of our fellow citizens… Continue Reading
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Biting cold brings need for blankets and food
Johannesburg, Friday 12 May 2023 For immediate release This week’s biting cold in the interior of the country will also mark the launch of The Salvation Army’s winter appeal in which blankets and food is provided to the homeless people of our cities and towns and others in need. The Salvation Army will start its annual… Continue Reading
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