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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Who We Are
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.
Our Local Leadership
Major Kelly Collins, Divisional Commander
The Kansas and Western Missouri Division is led by Major Kelly Collins. She has served in The Salvation Army since being commissioned along with her husband, Major Jesse Collins, 35 years ago. Major Kelly has served in 11 different postings with The Salvation Army including most recently as the Divisional Commander for the Midland Division, headquartered in Peoria, Ill. She oversees and directs the operations of the region's largest non-governmental provider of social services including 22 community corps centers, two Booth Manor apartments for seniors, and five shelters.
Division Headquarters Officers
Officers are the life-blood of The Salvation Army. It is under their guidance we provide outreach to every zip code in the Kansas and Western Missouri Division.
Major Kelly Collins - Divisional Commander and Director of Women's Ministries
Major Jesse Collins - Divisional Leader for Officer Development and Director of Men's Ministries
Major Toni Dorrell - Divisional General Secretary and Kansas City Area Coordinator
Capt. Bersabe Vera-Hernandez - Divisional Secretary for Program
Lt. Jacob Turner - Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Candidate Secretary
Lt. Jessica Turner - Divisional Candidate Secretary and Divisional Youth Secretary
Staff Leadership
Directors provide leadership for The Salvation Army's professional staff across Finance, Development, Programs, and other departments that support the mission of The Salvation Army.
Rob Gates - Finance Administrator
Alexandra Kuebler - Divisional Director of Development
Joyce Schau - Divisional Social Services Director
Our 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."
The Salvation Army serves everyone. With love. With hope. And without discrimination. Find out more about our work to serve at-risk and vulnerable communities here.
Impact Report
Learn more about how The Salvation Army is impacting the community.
Download our Impact Report here.
Get in Touch
The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters
3637 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-1455
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The Women's Auxiliary
A dedicated group of women volunteers who actively support The Salvation Army.
Title XI
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.