Believe in good
What does good mean to The Salvation Army?
Good is a unique word — a simple yet profound term that takes on different faces and meanings for all of us.
For the Salvos, it is more than a word – it’s a belief. It is helping someone at their point of need, walking alongside a community through and after crisis, lending a kind and caring space for someone feeling isolated. And a whole lot more.
At the Salvos, we believe in good for everyone. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are at work each day, providing support, safety, community and opportunity.
Why good?
The meaning of good has been diluted over the years. But at the Salvos, we’ve always believed in the power of good. It reflects our belief in our good God and our calling to share the goodness of God with others. Through our decades of work, we know people can find themselves in hardship anywhere, at any time — be it homelessness or housing stress, drug or alcohol addiction, family and domestic violence, unemployment, financial stress, natural disaster, or another crisis.
'Believe in good' puts our faith into action
It encourages all Australians to work with us in doing good for the good of others.
That’s why we, the Salvos, choose to step up and spread the good. To give people hope when they’re in the depths of despair and support them to believe in and achieve their dreams.
“Remember to do good and help each other...” — Hebrews 13:16a, NLV
Bringing back the good
‘Is good even that good anymore?’ quips Will in our latest TV commercial. And he’s not wrong.
But for the Salvos, good is more than just a word — it is the belief that inspires us to fight hardship and injustice, and support those in need. Let’s bring back some more meaning into good.
What good looks like across Australia
Good can take countless forms, but the aim remains the same — to inspire people to not only believe in good for themselves and work towards that, but also come together and create change that is good for all. After all, that’s what the Salvos do each day.
How we deliver good
Every 17 seconds, someone is helped by the Salvos. In FY2022, we provided over 1.86 million sessions of care across all social programs. Here are some of the ways how we deliver good to those in need.
Homelessness support services
Transforming lives through safe and stable housing options that give hope for the future. In FY2022, we provided over 1.52 million meals to people who accessed homelessness services.
Youth services
Believing in the good that comes from supporting young people to reach their potential. In FY2022, we assisted more than 4000 young people needing support and helped more than 500 young people learn how to drive.
Alcohol and Other Drug services
Supporting people facing problematic alcohol and other drug use access services that help them move forward. In FY2022, we supported more than 11,000 people facing addiction to alcohol and other drugs and gambling at rehabilitation services.
Family and domestic violence support services
Upholding every person’s right to be safe, empowered and free from violence. In FY2022, we supported over 10,000 women and children who experienced family and domestic violence.
Salvos Stores
Doing good for those facing hardship or crisis, as well as our planet. In FY2022, Salvos Stores generated over $18 million in profit, which directly funded our support services and community programs.
Finding employment
Supporting people in their search for a job that brings a sense of purpose and greater empowerment. In FY2022, Employment Plus supported over 50,500 job seekers to find employment.
