The Salvation Army Syracuse NY Area

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The Salvation Army in the Syracuse Area — A Local Lifeline

   Since 1883, The Salvation Army has been a cornerstone of social support in Syracuse and the surrounding Onondaga County community. Over its long history here, it has grown into a multifaceted organization offering help — often life-changing — to thousands of individuals and families each year.

What They Do Locally
   The Salvation Army in the Syracuse area runs a wide variety of programs designed to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs — from birth through old age. Some of the key services include:

   Support for families and children: They provide early-childhood education, daycare, and Pre-K (including Universal Pre-K for 4-year-olds). For vulnerable families, they offer preventive home-based support, parent-child counseling, and other child-welfare services to help keep children safely at home.

   Youth services and shelters: For young people facing homelessness or crisis — including runaway or at-risk youth — they operate emergency shelters and transitional housing. Young single mothers also have access to long-term support and housing through a dedicated Teen Parenting Center.

   Support for adults and those in recovery: Through their local Adult Rehabilitation Center, The Salvation Army helps individuals struggling with substance abuse, offering counseling, life-skills training, and support toward stable employment and reintegration.

   Senior services: For older adults (60+), they run social-day programs, offer nutritious meals, personal care assistance, social activities, and case management to help combat isolation and support well-being.

Emergency aid, outreach & more:
   Their work includes emergency services, behavioral-health support, domestic-violence services, community outreach, and referrals to resources — making them a broad-spectrum support hub for many in the community.

Reach and Impact
   Today, the Syracuse-area branch of The Salvation Army operates roughly 40 programs across 13 different locations in Onondaga County, reaching more than 38,000 people annually. With nearly 200 dedicated staff members — plus devoted volunteers — the organization strives to be available 365 days a year, providing help without judgement or discrimination.

How to Connect
   The main administrative office is located at 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
Phone contact: (315) 475-1688.

   They also run thrift stores and a rehabilitation center at other locations (for example, at 2433 Erie Blvd East) for those seeking help or looking to donate items.

Why It Matters
   For many in the Syracuse area — children, seniors, youth in crisis, families struggling financially, people seeking recovery — The Salvation Army is more than just a charity: it’s a network of support, a pathway to stability, and often a stepping stone toward a better life. Their holistic approach — offering shelter, food, education, emotional support, and community — reflects their mission to “encourage and empower those in need to reach their full potential.”