GODS LOVE IS TO BE SHARED WITH ALL HIS PEOPLE

The Salvation Army has been in this community for over 130 years yet has just scratched the surface of the depth of needs here. God's love is needed for all people, whether rich or poor we hope to inspire those battling addiction or losing their faith as the community has suffered the loss of industry and commerce. The true spiritual needs of the community can not be summed up in a paragraph, they are as complex as they are diverse. Our purpose is to love without judgment, spread the True Word of God, and imitate His heart.

The city of Richmond hosts approximately 37,000 people. and is just under 25 square miles. The population is congested in the downtown area as well as along the farming community and main highways. Many people have lived in Richmond for generations and the religious community is made up of Quakers, as well as Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Lutheran ministries. The Salvation Army is located at the heart of downtown Richmond just a few short blocks from the revived Richmond Downtown Historic District. Also notable was the fact that Hoagy Carmichael recorded "Stardust" for the first time in Richmond at the Gennett recording studio. Famed trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong was first recorded at Gennett as a member of King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band. The culture is as diverse as the community it hosts.