Early beginnings
The Salvation Army made several attempts to establish itself in Parkes in the late 1800s but without success. Finally, in May of 1891, the Parkes Salvation Army was formally commenced.
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The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities ,
sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status.
We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive . We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages,
particularly children .
The Salvation Army is an international movement. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name with love and without discrimination.
Hope where it's needed most