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We Are an Organization Dedicated to Doing the Most Good in your community.

Who We Are

The Salvation Army is concerned with the needs of all humanity and helps all people in need- regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender or age. The Salvation Army offers emergency disaster relief, emergency assistance, emergency shelter, housing, outreach programs, visitation programs, child care services, youth programs, a program to combat human trafficking, an adult rehabilitation center, and holiday assistance for needy individuals and families.

In local communities, The Salvation Army operates Community and Worship Centers (known as Corps) to deliver much-needed services and programs.

 

Our Divisional Leadership

Majors Scott and Susan Kelly

Majors Scott and Susan Kelly have been Salvation Army Officers for 34 years. The Kellys began their ministry together as Corps Officers in Piqua, Ohio. Additional appointments have taken them to Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, northern Ohio, and upstate New York. Together they have held appointments as Corps Officers, Divisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretaries and Area Coordinators. Additionally, Major Scott has served as the Director of Social Services in New York City and the General Secretary in two divisions. Major Sue has served as the Assistant Program Secretary in New York City as well as the Program Secretary in two divisions. The Kellys have three young adult children: a daughter who was recently married and teaches English online from Australia, her twin brother who recently relocated to Hartford, CT, and their youngest daughter who is working at Disney World while she completes her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Major Scott enjoys music and running, having completed 26 marathons and numerous smaller races. Major Sue enjoys hiking, nature, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Get in Touch

The Salvation Army Southwest Ohio & Northeast Kentucky Division
114 E. Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 762-5600

 

History

In 1865, William Booth spent his days and nights preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute people of London, England. Booth challenged the accepted concept of church, took his preaching to the streets and traveled throughout England conducting evangelistic meetings.

Booth's services were an instant success. He quickly became well known as a religious leader throughout London and attracted followers who were dedicated to fighting for the souls of men and women.

In 1867, Booth had only 10 full-time workers, but by 1874, Booth's followers had grown to 1,000 volunteers and 42 evangelists. At this time, the group was serving under the name "The Christian Mission." The group officially adopted the title of "The Salvation Army" in August of 1878.

The ministry migrated to America in 1885, where The Salvation Army's first meeting took place in Philadelphia. Later that year, in November, the first Salvationists established a presence in downtown Cincinnati.

The Salvation Army continued to expand its operation throughout the United States. Today, there are more than 9,000 Salvation Army centers and local neighborhood units in the United States.

 

In Cincinnati, The Salvation Army dates its earliest presence to 1885, when Salvationists first came to preach the Gospel and began to offer social services to the poorest of the poor. In 2010, The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati celebrated 125 years of service to the local community.