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Corps Officers

The Corps Officers for Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties are Lieutenants Jeff and Sheena Marquis.

Lieutenant Jeff Marquis was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Salvation Army officers. His parents eventually settled in the suburbs of Chicago, where Jeff spent his adolescent years growing in his gift and love for music and the arts. He attended Asbury College, now Asbury University, in Wilmore, KY, where he studied and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Still involved with The Salvation Army church, Jeff began teaching music with the Army in both Texas and Florida. While in Texas, Jeff met his now wife and partner in ministry, Sheena.

Lieutenant Sheena Marquis, born and raised in Dallas, TX, also grew up in the ministry of The Salvation Army. As a young girl, she and her family were assisted by The Salvation Army’s transitional housing center in Arlington, TX. Upon graduating from high school, Sheena served on a summer missions team to Kenya with The Salvation Army that nurtured her love for service. She received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, and later a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

In 2013, Jeff and Sheena accepted God’s call to deeper service as officers in The Salvation Army. Prior to coming to Stuart, they served as Corps Officers for three years in Clay County near Jacksonville. They have a young son, Caedmon.

Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board is a team of local professionals dedicated to the mission of the Salvation Army. The Board strives to further the Army’s goal of “doing the most good” while maintaining responsible stewardship of the Army’s resources.

F. Jack Meyering, Chairman of the Board/Emergency Services Chair

Jeff Bruner, Co-Chairman of the Board/Property Chair

Dan Braden, Property Chair

Scott Montgomery, Property Chair

J. Charles Stracuzzi, Treasurer/Fundraiser Chair

Ron Bowen, Board Member

Bill Buchalter, Board Member

Vicki Davis, Board Member

Wayne Magdalena, Board Member

Carl Hensley, Board Member

Robert Johnson, Board Member

Paula Lewis, Board Member

Barry Grant Marsh, Board Member

Steven Messer, Board Member

Char Meyering, Board Member

Robert Moses, Board Member

Pat Murphy, Board Member

Carl Muti, Board Member

Worship Opportunities

Join Us For Worship

Sundays in our Chapel at 821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in StuartTransportation and breakfast provided for children 8:30 - 9:30 am

10:00 a.m. Sunday School (classes available for both children and adults)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service (translation into Spanish available)
11:00 a.m. Children's Church

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm

A study of God’s Word with discussion followed by personal prayer time.

Children & Youth

Club 316 program

Club 316, named after John 3:16, is our free weekly children’s program. Similar to scouting, the program allows children to earn badges by trying new things. In the process, they develop social and communication skills, decision-making and life skills, and good character and leadership skills, all while learning more about God. Children enrolled in our Club 316 program may also be eligible for summer camp.

Special hours for summer (June 11 to July 16): Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

This program takes place in our chapel and fellowship hall located at 821 SE MLK Jr. Blvd in Stuart. The program is free and includes a free meal. Transportation may be available in some areas.

For grades kindergarten and up.

For more information, contact Daniel at 772-288-1471, ext. 217.

Corps Cadets

Fridays at 5:00 pm

Teens meet every Friday to learn about God while having fun and making new friends. Corps Cadets is a practical training that provides teens an opportunity to discover and develop potential for leadership in The Salvation Army and in the community.

This program takes place in our chapel & fellowship hall located at 821 SE MLK Jr Blvd in Stuart. It’s free and includes free dinner.

Contact Daniel for more information at: 772-288-1471, ext. 217.

Youth Brass Band

Our Youth Brass Band offers free weekly instruction as well as free use of an instrument to kids ages 13 and up.

Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in our chapel located at 821 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. in Stuart.

For more information, contact Daniel at 772-288-1471, ext. 217.

Summer Camp

Register now for summer camp!

Summer 2019 camps:

June 17-22 - Community Service Camp - open to children ages 7 - 12 from low-income families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties
July 1-6 - Junior Soldier Camp - open to boys and girls ages 6 - 12 who are junior soldiers in the Salvation Army church
July 8-13 - Girl Guard Camp - open to girls grades 6 - 12 who attend our weekly Club 316 program
July 8-13 - Adventure Corps Camp - open to boys grades 1 - 8 who attend our weekly Club 316 program
July 15-20 - Sunbeam Camp - open to girls grades 1 - 5 who attend our weekly Club 316 program
July 15-20 - Older Boys Camp - open to boys grades 9 - 12 who attend our weekly Club 316 program

$15 per child per camp. Transportation is provided. Contact Daniel at 772-288-1471, ext. 217, for more information.

The Salvation Army owns and operates Camp Keystone in north central Florida on 260 acres and beautiful Bedford Lake. The campground provides the typical summer camp activities such as swimming, horseback riding, a high ropes course and many sports.

Community Service Camps are operated for the benefit of children who are referred by social service agencies such as the Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Clubs. Camp Keystone staff reach out to children, ensuring a positive environment during their week at camp. Counselors help them grow, learn, and be encouraged while striving to meet their spiritual, social, recreational and educational needs as appropriate.

Salvation Army Camps are operated only for members of youth groups sponsored by The Salvation Army. Camp Keystone staff work to meet camper's spiritual, social, recreational, and educational needs through the camp ministry. Salvation Army youth ministry camps include programs such as Girl Guards, Sunbeams, Boys Adventure Corps, and Music Conservatory.

Vacation Bible School

VBS 2019 was fabulous! Visit us next summer!

A huge thank-you to Little Caesar’s for providing pizza and cookies for our lunch on the last day!

Womens Ministries

Home League

Thursdays at 10:30 am

Our Women's Ministries provides a variety of opportunities for all women to feel valued, encouraged, equipped and invited to catch the joy through Christian faith and fellowship. Called the Home League, the group meets every Thursday morning to come together for fellowship, worship, education and service. Join us!

Includes a fellowship lunch.

Doctrines

The Doctrines of the Salvation Army

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.
We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall, all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
We believe that repentance toward God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.
We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.
We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of the body, in the general judgement at the end of the world, in the eternal happiness of the righteous, and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

Social Services

Martin County

Located on the west end of our main building at 821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in East Stuart.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Need assistance? Call 772-288-1471 ext. 201

Services:

rent assistance
utility assistance
emergency food assistance
personal hygiene kits
prescription assistance
local bus passes
vouchers for clothing and household items
referral assistance
Angel Tree Christmas Assistance
free coffee, bread and pastries – weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

St. Lucie County

Our Social Services staff can help families with emergency financial assistance for rent and utility bills as funds are available.

We also have a food pantry stocked in part through a contract with the Treasure Coast Food Bank. Families in need may pick up a week’s worth of food once a month.

3629 S US Highway 1
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982

Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Call 772-464-4846, ext. 106, for more information.

Okeechobee County

Our Salvation Army Social Services Center in Okeechobee offers food assistance and emergency financial assistance with utility bills. Families in crisis can meet with our Social Services staff to apply for Care To Share funds available from Florida Power & Light. Our new food pantry can provide a family in need with a week’s worth of food once a month. Our office is open every Tuesday.

Open Tuesdays 9 am to 2 pm.
1600 SW 2nd Avenue (New Horizons Bldg) Unit B
Okeechobee, FL 34974

Call 863-763-6020 for more information or to make an appointment.

Compassion House

Compassion House is our shelter for homeless women and women with children in Martin County. We offer safe, secure shelter, meals, clothing and counseling while residents work to once again become self-sufficient. Residents meet with case managers weekly to tailor goals to overcome their individual barriers to housing and stability and are introduced to local resources to meet those goals. Depending on the individual needs of the resident, we may provide assistance with daycare, job-seeking skills, debt management and budgeting, GED classes or college classes - whatever is necessary to help them be successful. A typical stay is about three months. For more information, contact Kim Tolbert, Compassion House Shelter Coordinator, at 772-288-1471, ext. 213. To apply for residency, click on the link below to download the application. Application Form Some frequently-asked questions:

How do the women qualify to become residents? They fill out an application and meet with the shelter coordinator who determines whether they would be a good fit for CH. They must not have a recent record of violent crime or drug charges. They can’t be using drugs or alcohol and must be willing to work to regain control of their lives. We currently have a waitlist of homeless women seeking help.
Do the residents have to pay anything? No. All their needs are met so they can save their money to eventually afford an apartment of their own. We provide meals, linens, toiletries, laundry supplies, and clothes, as well as classes and counseling - everything they need to get back on their feet.
What do the children do while they stay at CH? They are in school or at daycare during the day. During the summer, they enjoy activities at the Boys and Girls Club. In the evenings and on weekends, they play in the playroom or on the playground. Many participate in the youth and church programs available here at the Salvation Army.
What can I do to help? We are always in need of twin-size sheets and comforters, bath towels, diapers and laundry supplies, and of course, monetary gifts are always appreciated. If you have a background in budgeting, nutrition, parenting, or self-improvement, we might be able to use your services as a volunteer counselor or mentor to our residents.

Compassion House is funded in part by the United Way of Martin County, Hobe Sound Community Chest and Publix Super Market Charities.

Adams Place

Adam’s Place is our new men's jail diversion/prevention and veterans intervention homeless shelter serving St. Lucie County. The shelter celebrated its opening in January 2019 and is the product of collaboration among many agencies and stakeholders to provide services to homeless veterans as well as homeless men who would otherwise face transport to jail with possible misdemeanor arrest charges.

The Jail Diversion/Prevention and Veterans Intervention Homeless Shelter program is designed to break the cycle of homelessness, incarceration and subsequent return to homelessness by first providing temporary “drop off” shelter housing and basic needs care and then conducting preliminary screening of individual needs. After an initial assessment, each client meets weekly with case managers for personalized services, including referral to support agencies that provide mental health or substance abuse treatment as well as job training and placement. The goal is to help each individual find employment, resources and housing for long-term stability.

The Salvation Army is seeking businesses and other employers willing to partner with us to offer job opportunities and training for these men, as well as landlords willing to provide affordable housing. Donations of twin-sized sheets and comforters, pillows, laundry detergent, toiletries and men's clothing are appreciated, as are monetary donations.

Adam's Place is located at 609 N. 7th Street in Ft. Pierce. For more information, call 772-448-8082.

Booths Cafe Soup Kitchen

Join us for a hot meal and fellowship!

"We are proud to provide a FREE meal to the community weekly on Friday nights. Everyone is welcome to enjoy food and fellowship"!

Wendy MorganFood Service Manager

Our Booth’s Cafe soup kitchen

Is free and open to the public.

Fridays

4:45 pm Devotional

5:00 – 6:00 pm Meal

Location

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FAMILY STORE

Stuart & Ft. Pierce

At the Salvation Army Store in Stuart and Ft. Pierce you can find great deals on clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, electronics and much more. Your purchase directly funds our critical programs.

When you shop with us, you help us found Salvation Army programs that transforms lives.
Through your contributions, we can make sure help is there for families in need.
Have something to donate? Our store is always in need of quality, gently-used items.

This Week’s Deals

STUART STORE

Monday
25% OFF Linens
Tuesday
25% OFF Bric a Brac
Wednesday
Dollar Day on 3 selected colors
Thursday
25% OFF SENIOR DAY 50+
Friday
25% OFF Electronics, Lamps, and Pictures
Saturday
25% OFF Furniture

This Week’s Deals

FT. PIERCE STORE

Monday
25% OFF Electronics and Purses
Tuesday
Dollar Day on 3 selected colors
Wednesday
25% OFF SENIOR DAY 50+
Thursday
25% OFF Military Day & all Art and Shoes
Friday
25% OFF All Clothing & Bric and Brac
Saturday
25% OFF Furniture

WORKING HOURS

Stuart & Ft. Pierce Family Stores

(Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Call to schedule a pick-up of your donated furniture!

772-223-1815 in Martin County

772-464-4846 in St. Lucie County

When you donate, support, or shop at our family stores, you’re making a real impact in your community.

Family Store Locations

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What is coming up!

The Salvation Army at the Lyric
Two shows!

February 28, 2020
March 12, 2020

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is proud to partner again with the historic Lyric Theatre for another wonderful fundraiser. Purchase your tickets through the Salvation Army and the proceeds will go towards supporting the Salvation Army's programs and services. This year, the Lyric has graciously offered two shows for our supporters to choose from:

Stayin Alive

February 28, 2020 6 pm.

February 28, 2020 8:30 pm.

Tickets available until January 24th.

The Jersey Tenors

March 12, 2020, 7pm

Tickets available until February 10th.

The Lyric Theatre Location

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Tickets are $75 each and can be reserved by calling 772-288-1471, ext. 202.

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Family’s special Christmas tree still warming hearts in northeast Florida

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Family’s very special Christmas tree warming hearts in northeast Florida By: Brad Rowland
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for colder temperatures, a fourth-grade student named Zoey Brown sprang into action.
Zoey, who attends PVPV-Rawlings Elementary School in Ponte Vedra, Florida, was inspired by The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program and, with a bit of help from her family, she created the “Tree of Warmth,” attracting attention from across the Jacksonville area.
Zoey, whose grandmother, Pam Brown, is the sister of Major Candice Biggers, drew her initial inspiration from an otherwise innocuous conversation during a family dinner.
“From my understanding, the trigger for this initiative was a conversation we were having during dinner with Pam, her husband, Steve, and their grandchildren,” said Major Keath Biggers, Jacksonville area commander.
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Our Stuart office serves as administration for Martin,St.Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

Administration Offices
Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994

Corps Officer Lt. Jeff Marquis: 772-288-1471, ext. 204
Corps Officer Lt. Sheena Marquis: 772-288-1471, ext. 205
Corps Secretary: 772-288-1471, ext. 206
Business Administrator: 772-288-1471, ext. 207
Human Resources Generalist: 772-288-1471, ext. 210
Public Relations/Volunteer Coordinator: 772-288-1471, ext. 202
Kitchen/Food Service Manager: 772-288-1471, ext. 212
Donor Relations and Social Media Coordinator: 772-288-1471, ext. 217
Corps Youth Director: 772-530 9794

Martin County Social Services
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
772-288-1471, ext. 201

Compassion House Shelter for Women & Children
821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
772-288-1471, ext. 213

St. Lucie County Social Services
Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
3629 S. US Hwy 1, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
772-464-4846, ext. 106

Adam’s Place Men’s Jail Diversion & Homeless Veteran’s Shelter
609 N. 7th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
772-448-8082

Okeechobee County Social Services
Open Tuesdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
1600 SW 2nd Avenue Unit B, Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-763-6020

Stuart Family Store
Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
1860 SE Federal Hwy (US 1), Stuart, FL 34994
772-223-1815

Ft. Pierce Family Store
Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
3629 S. US Hwy 1, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
772-464-4846

For more information, email Public Relations Director Kim Johnson at kim.johnson@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Stuart Administration Office

Contact Form

Join a great organization and help do the most good in your community.

Thank you for your interest in working with The Salvation Army of Stuart, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

We are hiring for:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Link for application:

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ACCOUNTING CLERK I

Link for application:

https://usr57.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/tsa/Posting/View/27293

The Salvation Army does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employees of The Salvation Army strive to serve their community and those individuals who are most in need. The work is meaningful and the employees are proud to support such exceptional social service programs. Your efforts will help us continue ‘Doing the Most Good' in Stuart, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

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Corps Officers

Join Us For Worship

Need assistance? Call 772-288-1471 ext. 201

FAMILY STORE

Shop with us.

Doing the most good.

At the Salvation Army Store in Stuart and Ft. Pierce you can find great deals on clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, electronics and much more. Your purchase directly funds our critical programs.

This Week’s Deals

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

This Week’s Deals

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

WORKING HOURS

Stuart & Ft. Pierce Family Stores

(Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Call to schedule a pick-up of your donated furniture!

772-223-1815 in Martin County

772-464-4846 in St. Lucie County

When you donate, support, or shop at our family stores, you’re making a real impact in your community.

Interested in volunteering at the store?

Call 772-288-1471, ext. 202.

Family Store Locations

Whose life will you transform?

Watch these stories of life change.

Stay on top of everything that Salvation Army does in our community and how you can help.

What is coming up!

The Salvation Army at the Lyric Two shows!

February 28, 2020 March 12, 2020

Stayin Alive

February 28, 2020 6 pm.

February 28, 2020 8:30 pm.

Tickets available until January 24th.

The Jersey Tenors

March 12, 2020, 7pm

Tickets available until February 10th.

The Lyric Theatre Location

Click here to access map

Tickets are $75 each and can be reserved by calling 772-288-1471, ext. 202.

Stay on top of everything that Salvation Army does in our community and how you can help.

Our Stuart office serves as administration for Martin,St.Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

Join a great organization and help do the most good in your community.

Thank you for your interest in working with The Salvation Army of Stuart, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

We are hiring for:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTING CLERK I

The Salvation Army does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Stay on top of everything that Salvation Army does in our community and how you can help.

Donate Your Vehicle

The Salvation Army at the Lyric
Two shows!

February 28, 2020
March 12, 2020