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Office Information

Location:
639 E. University Ave.
Gainesville, Florida

Phone number:
352-376-1743

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
(closed on holidays)

Our Local Leadership

Majors Hank and Eunice Harwell

Majors Hank and Eunice Harwell were installed as the newest Corps Officers in Gainesville, Florida, succeeding Captain Tabitha and Lieutenant Daimion Roberts.

Major Hank Harwell was born the child of Salvation Army parents in Littlefield, Texas. He graduated High School in Texarkana Texas and attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he majored in Radio, Television and Film Production. After five years of working for The Salvation Army’s video production unit, the Office of Media Ministries, he left his native land and entered The Salvation Army’s College for Officer Training in Atlanta, Georgia. There he met his wife Eunice.

Major Eunice Harwell is a seventh generation Salvationist. Eunice was born in Florence, Alabama, but considers Atlanta, Georgia, to be home. Eunice attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Social Work, and a minor in Sociology. After college, she worked as an employee with The Salvation Army holding many different social work positions including Director of Social Services for the Florida Division, Family Services Director for the Prince Georges Corps in Upper Marlboro, Md., Youth Shelter Director in Atlanta, Ga., and Asst. to the Director of Senior Citizens Centers in Oklahoma City, Okla. For a time, Eunice even worked for a company in Atlanta that planned and produced special events and parties.

They were married in September of 1992.

Lieutenants Harwell were commissioned by then-General Paul Rader in 1995 and appointed to Statesville, North Carolina, where they served for four years before being appointed to the Concord, North Carolina operations of The Salvation Army in 1999. In 2003, they were appointed to Beaufort, South Carolina. They served there until 2006 when Captain Harwell was returned to Texas, to serve in Lufkin.

From Lufkin, they were appointed to the Texas Divisional Headquarters where he served as the Divisional Finance Officer and she served first as the Assistant Women’s Ministries Secretary and later as the Community Care Ministries Secretary. In 2010, they were appointed to the Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Divisional Headquarters where Major Hank served as the Divisional Secretary, overseeing Property, HR, IT, Family Stores, Men’s Ministries and Disaster Services for the three-state area. Major Eunice was the Assistant Women’s Ministries Secretary and Social and Ethical Ministries Director for the Division.

In 2014, they were appointed to assume command of the corps in Harrisonburg, Virginia, which is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. They have served there until June 2017, when they were assigned to oversee Salvation Army operations here in Gainesville, Florida.

If you will like to speak with Major Hank & Eunice Harwell please give us a call at 352-376-1743.

After-School

After-school Program

Our After-school/Homework Club is a Christian based enrichment program that offers leadership development, tutoring with homework time, and enrichment activities.

Our program also incorporates off-site trips in alignment with our enriching activities to local attractions in the Gainesville area for our kids to have fun and build skills for everyday life!

No registration fees!

(Spaces and transportation are limited)

To apply, please fill the form below.

If you have any question, please contact our After-school Coordinator, Ms. Jennifer Helm, at 352-376-1743 ext. 7101

Christmas Assistance

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program is a need-based program for children ages 0 to 12 years old in Gainesville and Alachua County.
With the help of numerous business partners and generous members of our community, The Salvation Army provides gifts to hundreds of children each year.

For sign-up updates and information, please follow us on Facebook

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Corporate/Group Angel Tree Program

Greetings!

You and your company/organization are invited to experience the joy of Christmas giving this season by being a part of our Angel Tree Program.

Because in 2019 we serve 600 kids in Gainesville and Alachua County area through our Angel Tree program, in 2020 we must begin early!

Participation in the Angel Tree Program is simple…

Starting October contact our Coordinator to participate (you can send a message through the "Contact Us" option)
Share with your company/organization information about the program and, invite them to participate
After gathering the number of Angels your company/organization would like to request, please emailed our Coordinator
Pick up Angel Tags from The Salvation Army
Display the Angel Tags so coworkers/team members can select and adopt an Angel.
Coworkers/Team Members shop for gifts for their Adopted Angel(s).
Collect gifts from coworkers/team members in time for delivery to our Christmas Joy Center (our coordinator will inform you the deadline).

Thank you for your support of the underprivileged children in our community!

Please beware you can send us a message through the "Contact Us" option year-round.

Social Services

Clothing Voucher: Monday from 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Bread & Sweets: Monday & Wednesday 10:00am -12:00pm & 1:00 pm -3:00pm (or while supplies last)
Food Pantry: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am- 12:00 pm (or while supplies last)
Utility Assistance (please read and fill the form below)

Important:

Before any appointment is scheduled, our caseworker will spend time analyzing each applicant’s pre-screening form. This can be a time-consuming process, as each client is evaluated on an individual basis.
If your pre-screening form (available below) is accepted and marked as pre-qualified, we will call or email you to schedule an appointment.
When we marked your application as "pre-qualified", that does NOT guarantee the approval of your Utility Assistance Application.
If you arrive late or miss your appointment, we will cancel the appointment.
If you fail to bring all the documents required, we will cancel the appointment.

We recommend submitting the pre-screening form from a computer not a phone.

Worship Services

Looking for a church? Worship with us!

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.

Location: 639 E. University Avenue
Sunday School: 10:00am
Sunday Worship: 11:00 am

Ministry Groups:
*Women’s Home League: Tuesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
*Men’s Groups: please check back later for more information

Virtual Worship Services can be found on our YouTube channel.

Family Store Information

The Salvation Army

Family Store’s Reopening Plans

Our Store Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

We’re located at:

55 NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL. 32609

Donation Drop-off Information:

Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (open weather permitting).

Donated goods can be dropped off at our Donation Center. Please remember that all donations must be in good and working condition whether new or gently used.

For a list of most common items we must turn away, please visit our Store Donation Information.

Donation Pick-up Information:

Our truck runs from Wednesday through Saturday (weather permitting).

Please remember that all donations must be in good and working condition whether new or gently used.

For a list of most common items we must turn away, please visit our Store Donation Information.

Store Donation Information

Donation Pick-up Information:

Our Truck runs from Wednesday through Saturday.

Please remember that all donations must be in good and working condition whether new or gently used.

We offer Free Pick-up for large furniture and large appliances (clothes, shoes, household items, and other small items would need to be a drop-off at our Donation Center).

Unfortunately, we can’t accept all donated goods. This decision is based on the cost of collecting and processing our donations and, accordingly with the guidelines we must follow.

It’s very important for us to share with you why we can’t accept them and to provide you with a list including some of the most common items we must turn away.

Therefore, we recommend reading all the helpful information included in this page.

Why our store can’t accept all donations?

The Salvation Army understands that it can be frustrating for you to bring your items to our store, only to discover that we cannot accept it. Please, rest assured that The Salvation Army is not trying to ruin your day.

We have strict rules to follow. Oftentimes, federal inspectors stop by our stores to make sure we aren’t selling donated items that are hazardous, have been recalled, or violate a long list of other government rules concerning the reselling of used goods.

Also, if we accept items that we’re not allowed to sell or we can’t sell, the store must pay a fee to dispose of it.

Thankfully, the list of items that our store accept is much longer than the list of items we don't.

Here are some of the most common items we must turn away:

*Furniture with rips, missing pieces, deep scratches, broken pieces, stains, odors or pet hair
*Appliances older than 5 years and built-in appliances such as ovens and dishwashers
*Appliances that are not in working condition
*Stained Mattresses and box springs
*Baby items such as car seats and high chairs (baby clothes are accepted and in great need)
*Tube, console, projection TVs, TVs older than 5 years (we only accept Flat Screen TVs)
*Copy machine, Fax
*Gas stove, Gas Dryer
*Paint, Chemicals
*Oil lamps
*Hospital beds
*Water bed
*Water Heater
*Pipe Organ, Pipe Church or any kind of Organ (we accept Pianos in some rare occasions)

Benefits of donating to The Salvation Army:

In addition to helping your community, your donations are tax-deductible.
To help you determine the approximate tax-deductible value of some of the more commonly donated items please see our Donation Value Guide. It includes low and high estimates. Please choose a value within this range that reflects your item’s relative age and quality.
The Salvation Army does not set a valuation on your donation. It’s up to you to assign a value to your item. For professional advice, please consult your tax advisor.

If you would like to request a Donation Pick-up:

Please call 352-376-1743

Operation Stomp Out Virtual Race

Operation Stomp Out 5K Virtual Race

Operation Stomp Out:

A Virtual Race for Real Results

At The Salvation Army, we’ve had served the most underprivileged in Gainesville and Alachua County for almost 100 years. This spring, we’re aiming to raise funds to support our programs. Furthermore, we will be launching our first Operation Stomp Out: A Virtual Race for Real Results fundraising event that will run from April 4, 2020 through May 31, 2020.

What is a Virtual Race? It’s a race that can be run (or walked) from any location chosen (even at home). Each participant run (or walk) at their own pace, and time themselves.

How's does it work? After each runner register, they will receive with their registration the official t-shirt event. Each runner who completes the 5K race should send us their time and, a medal will be shipped directly to them.

Please join The Salvation Army to raise awareness and funds that will allow us to meet the needs of our community.

Stomp Out Illiteracy,
Stomp Out Hunger,
Stomp Out Housing Insecurity &
Stomp Out Generational Poverty.

After hours - Drive-up Food Distribution

Delivering Hope to Doorsteps

News, Social Services, Ways to Give

Meal and grocery delivery services became a staple for many families under Safer at Home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, already and newly vulnerable people were left with fewer options to provide basic needs like food for their families.

June 1, 2020/by Lindsay

May 28, 2020

Donate Your Vehicle

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YOUR VEHICLE ALTOGETHER WHEN YOU DONATE IT

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Prayer Requests

After-school Program

Corporate/Group Angel Tree Program

Greetings!

Clothing Voucher: Monday from 10:00 am - 12:00pm

Bread & Sweets: Monday & Wednesday 10:00am -12:00pm & 1:00 pm -3:00pm (or while supplies last)

Food Pantry: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am- 12:00 pm (or while supplies last)

Utility Assistance (please read and fill the form below)

Important:

We recommend submitting the pre-screening form from a computer not a phone.

If you agree to all terms mentioned, please submit the Pre-Screening Form below .

Thank you for considering becoming a volunteer with at The Salvation Army in Gainesville, Florida.

Court Ordered Community Service:

The Salvation Army

Family Store’s Reopening Plans

Our Store Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Donation Drop-off Information:

Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (open weather permitting).

Donation Pick-up Information:

Our truck runs from Wednesday through Saturday (weather permitting).

Donation Pick-up Information:

Why our store can’t accept all donations?

Here are some of the most common items we must turn away:

Benefits of donating to The Salvation Army:

If you would like to request a Donation Pick-up:

Please call 352-376-1743

Operation Stomp Out:

Contact Form | Florida Division

Feeding the Most Vulnerable

National Donut Day

The Right Path

How William and Catherine Booth started The Salvation Army

Pathway of Hope families see success in self-reliance

Donate Your Vehicle