Frälsningsarmén

Founded in 1882, Frälsningsarmén is a faith-based organisation based in Stockholm, Sweden working on housing & homelessness, poverty & hunger, addiction +6 more.

Frälsningsarmén is an international Christian church with an extensive social programme in Sweden and abroad. In Sweden it runs congregations (kårer), social centres, night shelters, supported housing, women's and family centres, a traffickingcenter, food distribution and support for older people, children and families in hardship. Its second-hand chain Myrorna funds much of its social work. Internationally it works in over 130 countries on humanitarian relief and long-term development. Its Swedish work covers homelessness, poverty, addiction, human trafficking, asylum seekers and migrants, and advocacy on social policy. Services are offered to the general public regardless of religious affiliation, although its activities are rooted in Christian faith.