Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Year founded: 1885 in Providence
President/CEO: Majors Steven and Kathleen Stoops, R.I. state commanders
2015 revenue (in Providence): $2,105,227
Advisory board members:
Richard Susi, chair
Executive director R.I. Association of Fire Chiefs
David F. Ducharme, vice chair
Principal E. Turgeon Construction Corp.
Ted Butler, treasurer
Senior project manager Suffolk Construction
Neville Bedford
Attorney 401 Divorce – Law Office of Neville J. Bedford
Phyllis Fern
Owner (retired) The Write Place
Dr. Robert Marshall
Director (retired) Rhode Island Department of Health
Karl Guggenmos
Dean of culinary education Johnson & Wales University
David Hughes
Vice president Dodge Associates
Pamela Marchand
Executive director Bristol County Water Authority
Maureen Martin
Political organizer, Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals
Valerie McCain
National sales manager WJAR-TV NBC 10
Taino Palermo
Consultant