Salvation Army

noun

1. an international Christian organization founded in England in 1865 by William Booth, organized along quasi-military lines and devoted chiefly to evangelism and to providing social services, especially to people in poverty.
2. a retail store operated by the Salvation Army selling donated clothing, furniture, books, etc., at low prices:

   This sofa was a bargain at the Salvation Army.

Salvation Army

noun

1. 1. a Christian body founded in 1865 by William Booth and organized on quasi-military lines for evangelism and social work among the poor
   2. ( as modifier )

      the Salvation Army Hymn Book

Example Sentences

The fabric comes from secondhand clothing from the Salvation Army, shipped to Guatemala in bales and then transfigured into evocative tableaux.

From Washington Post

Like the Salvation Army, Volunteers of America is a Christian charity and has provided services – from education to meals and housing – to poor and vulnerable citizens.

From Voice of San Diego

Then, as local leaders assessed the impact of the new state law in 2019, homeless-serving nonprofits Family Health Centers of San Diego, PATH, Salvation Army and Father Joe’s Villages explored whether they could provide that care.

From Voice of San Diego

There’s also a big difference between Salvation Army and vintage boutiques, she says.

From Popular-Science

It is this that has made Salvation Army Officers successful.

From Project Gutenberg