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Knowledge is a ticket out of poverty

The Salvation Army operates hundreds of after school programs in low and moderate income neighborhoods.

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Poverty impacts education.

Students from low-income families are seven times more likely to drop out than those from families with higher incomes.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids’ educational needs.

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Children in poverty have greater learning challenges.

Children who live below the poverty line are 1.3 times more likely to develop mental delays or learning disabilities than those who don’t live in poverty.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids’ educational needs.

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Lack of education leads to lack of income.

31% of young adults without a high school diploma currently live in poverty.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids’ educational needs.

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The Salvation Army Supplements and Supports Kids’ Educational Opportunities Through:

Homework Assistance and Counseling

The Salvation Army’s high-quality after-school programs serve children and youth of all ages. We provide one-on-one assistance with homework and school assignments, as well as the teaching and advancement of literacy and study skills. Many of our facilities also include computer labs to help children with their homework.

Sports, Clubs, and Extracurricular Activities

Healthy minds and healthy bodies are both crucial elements of youth development. Our no-fee and low-cost after-school programs offer children from low-income households a chance to play sports, learn athletic skills, and cultivate healthy, safe relationships with friends through better social skills.

Dance, Art, and Music Programs

Our youth community programs enable children to experience music and art education in positive no-cost or low-cost environments. Our wide array of classes focuses on everything from choir, band, and dancing to drawing, writing, and acting. From choirs to instrument training, activities and lessons instill an early love for and appreciation of the fine arts.

Summer Camping Experience

Camp Hidden Lake is a summer camp that transforms children's lives across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Last summer alone, over 3,000 young campers enjoyed the wonders of this 300-acre wooded paradise in Lexington, Mississippi. Our program is packed with engaging activities, empowering children to face challenges and recognize their potential while nurturing hope and confidence for the future. Our staff is trained and dedicated to building meaningful relationships with each camper, helping them discover the love and purpose God has for their lives.

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 Serving All Without Discrimination

In providing its after-school and summer camp programs and services to families, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.


The Salvation Army operates more than 400 after-school programs nationwide.

By offering after-school programs, summer school programs, free summer camps, and summer programs for high school students, we provide a safe place for children living in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods to learn, play, and connect.

These faith-based community programs play a vital role in supplementing the athletic, artistic, and musical education that is often unavailable via local school systems because of budget cuts. Perhaps most importantly, each extracurricular after-school program provides a supervised opportunity for children of all ages to broaden their interests, abilities, and aspirations.

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