The Salvation Army: Santa Monica Corps

<p>If you thought the Salvation Army was simply a chain of thrift stores, you haven't seen this large space off of 4th street and the many things that are done there. In addition to the outreach and mission work the SA is known for, the institution also has a choir, a huge amount of youth programs, a rehab center, summer and after-school camps and family services.</p> <p>Begun in 1865 in England as The Christian Mission, the SA has two clear objectives: to help those in need of food and shelter and to accept all people into their ministries regardless of age, gender, race or creed. This location follows those objectives, with numerous charities being run out of it. The Southern California chapter of the Salvation Army has been around for 60 years.</p>