Since 1884, The Salvation Army in Buffalo has provided a variety of programs and services that annually benefit over 33,000 disadvantaged people, being committed to meeting the needs of the impoverished and others who lack a strong voice: the very young, the aged, the frail, sick, and disabled. Following its local mission to offer hope for a better life by meeting basic human needs, The Salvation Army is an integral part of the local human service network, providing emergency and supportive assistance through a network of programs including: Emergency Family Shelter, Emergency Family Assistance, Homeless Street Feeding, Supervised Visitation, Employment Services, Conflict Resolution Workshops, Emergency Disaster Services, Corps Community Centers, the Golden Age (Senior) Center, Youth Programming, and Summer Day Camp. When hard times hit, The Salvation Army is prepared to meet the basic needs of local residents. Whether a family needs groceries to get through the week, assistance paying a bill or a more long-term solution, or temporary shelter during a particularly difficult time, each Salvation Army location in Western New York is equipped to help.
