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The Salvation Army believes people coming out of the prison system should have opportunities to put their lives back together. Our comprehensive approach to corrections services helps people become productive members of society.

Corrections Mission Statement

The Salvation Army Corrections Services Department of Southwest Florida provide effective evidenced based programming in a residential setting.  We guide offenders, veterans, and targeted individuals in their endeavors to achieve their personal, spiritual, emotional, and physical goals, while providing opportunities for successful re-entry into the society by capitalizing on community partnerships.

Corrections Vision Statement

We, the staff of The Salvation Army Correctional Services Department, see ourselves as an integral component of the community based corrections system in the State of Florida.  Our programs will be known for their quality, integrity and compassion.  We will be equitable and professional in our dealings with colleagues and clients.  Participation in our programs will be a beneficial experience for all clients.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons calls on The Salvation Army to provide effective programming for some individuals under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system.  The State Department of Corrections contracts with The Salvation Army to provide guidance and substance abuse rehabilitation.

A number of local agencies work together at the Emergency Transitional Shelter to reduce overcrowding in jails and emergency departments. This center also serves homeless veterans.

There are two components to Corrections Services:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons facility uses a half-way house model. Program residents comply with strict rules and regulations and work with case managers to determine their individual goals. Included in the program are

• assistance in making positive transition back to the community
• opportunity to work outside the center and earn free time to gradually reunite with family
• participant monitoring to ensure positive activities take place during transition
• life skills courses such as money management, parenting, anger management and cognitive skills training
• bi-weekly meetings with case mangers to monitor progress

Florida Department of Corrections is a jail diversion approach for drug-related offenses. The six-month program offers intervention to break the pattern of use and gradually moves participants back into society. Residents are referred by certified addictions professionals, and the program is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services

• intensive treatment phase in the first two months requiring participants to stay at the facility
• opportunity to work in the community during the next four months
• aftercare treatment following the six-month program

For more information about Corrections Services at The Salvation Army, contact Kate Geist, director, at (239) 332-0140.

To reach and serve as many people as possible, The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties has service centers in three outlying areas: Bonita Springs, Clewiston, Lehigh Acres, and LaBelle.

Bonita Springs Mission Station
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – noon; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
26820 Old US 41 (Literacy Council Gulf Coast building)
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Phone: (239) 948-5200

All services offered in English and Spanish

Food Pantry (Thursdays) – Families and individuals may come once a month for food bags (dry and canned goods) and frozen meat from Harry Chapin Food Bank and community donations. We ask each household to complete an annual intake documenting basic household information and verifying their income eligibility.

Bread and Pastries donated by Public (Tuesdays) – We are grateful to receive a large quantity of bread and sweets from Publix on Tuesdays and invite our families and individuals to come any Tuesday for these fresh items.

Diapers and Hygiene Items – We make small packs of diapers, wipes and hygiene items available as donations permit.

Emergency Financial Assistance – To qualify for help with past due rent and past due utilities, individuals must show proof of a loss of income or verifiable crisis. The client then takes part in a full assessment and plan, referrals and case management.  We use private donations and administer funds from the Care to Share FPL assistance program for emergency assistance and partner with other local agencies to meet the client’s needs.

Baby Basics – We partner with Baby Basics of Collier County for distribution of diapers to families that have at least one adult working in the household and do not receive government assistance such as Food Stamps or Cash Assistance (Medicaid and WIC are ok).  This is available for children 3 and under. Participating families come each month for a short educational lesson and receive a large box of diapers.

Christmas Assistance 

ACCESS – The Salvation Army is an ACCESS Florida location and has a public computer available to apply for Food Stamps, Medicaid, Cash Assistance, etc. Assistance for the application and renewal process is available in English and Spanish.

Prayer and Spiritual Care – As a church, The Salvation Army offers prayer and spiritual counsel to all clients, volunteers, donors or members of the community at large who request it. All services in our offices are offered to anyone who qualifies, regardless of their religious belief.

If you need help: Please call us at (239) 948-5200

Volunteer Opportunities – The Salvation Army in Bonita Springs would love to have you as a volunteer! Call or stop in anytime to learn about regular and seasonal opportunities. You may also send an email to sarah.clarke@uss.salvationarmy.org

Wish List – If you would like to donate items to help vulnerable families in Bonita Springs, current needs include:

• Diapers size 1-6
• Baby wipes
• Children’s clothing and shoes
• Hygiene items (shampoo and toothpaste in particular)
• Laundry pods

Click here if  you would like to make a donation in support of The Salvation Army’s work in Bonita Springs and the surrounding areas.

Clewiston Service Unit
Hours: Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – noon (for walk-in emergent needs only)
969 W. Sugarland Hwy
Clewiston, FL 33440
Phone: (863) 233-6190
Fax: (863) 805-0386 fax

Emergency food pantry assistance available during normal business hours for Hendry County.

Financial assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions (on a limited basis) There is an application process for these services.

Christmas Assistance

LaBelle Service Center
Hours: Monday – Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
133 N. Bridge St.
LaBelle, FL 33935
Phone: (863) 674-1441
Fax: (863) 674-0867 fax

Food Distribution (There is an application process for these services.

• Mobile Pantry – 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 9-11:00 a.m. at Barron Park (Harry Chapin Food Bank Mobile Pantry truck)
• Food Pantry for Glades County residents – 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the LaBelle office.
• Bread Day – every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-noon
• Emergency food pantry assistance available during normal business hours for Hendry and Glades counties at the LaBelle office location.

Financial Assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions (on a limited basis)
There is an application process for these services.

Family Self Sufficiency Program – available on a limited basis (please call for more information) provides case management for families.

Back to School Supplies – grades K thru 8th (on a limited basis)

Thanksgiving – community is invited to a hot meal on Thanksgiving day (sit down or to go)

Christmas

• Bell ringing throughout Hendry County – contact the LaBelle Service Center to volunteer
• Christmas Cheer – toys for children in need in partnership with Toys for Tots. There is an application process for this service.

Lehigh Acres Service Center
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
25 Homestead Road, Unit 42A
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 491-6071
Services: Florida Power & Light assistance (requirements apply), emergency food (on a limited basis), referral to other agencies, crisis management