Doing The Most Good in Martin, St, Lucie & Okeechobee Counties
How To Help
How We Help
Church Services
STAFF DIRECTORY
Meet Our Team
Social Services
Jennifer Amaro
Direct Phone Number: (772) 742-8659
Zenaida Wills
Direct Phone Number: (772) 742-8660
Cody Gonzales
Tiffany Acord
Kim Tolbert
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8623
Gary Blackmon
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8602
Flavia Souza-Pereira
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8599
Manoucheca Delicat
Wendy Morgan
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8595
Family Store
Marco Cruz
Direct Phone Number: (772) 419-7377
Mobile: (772) 521-0339
Rosa Chuy
Direct Phone Number: (772) 212-7578
Mark Witt
(772) 742-8658 - Office-Direct
Teresa Goodman
Sharon Dorris
Angela King
Judy Stapleton
Administrative Team
Susan Morgan
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8603
Kim Johnson
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8598
Fabiola Cabrera
(772) 266-8617 - Office-Direct
Andrea Shaffer
(772) 266-8588 - Office-Direct
Daniel Jones
(772) 266-8621 - Office-Direct
Amanda Jones
(772) 266-8594 - Office-Direct
Jennifer Sanchez-Castillo
(772) 266-8602 - Office-Direct
Mike O’Grady
Direct Phone Number: (772) 266-8616
Contact Us
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ADVISORY BOARD
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.
Vicki Davis, Chair of the Board
Carl Hensley, Co-Chairman of the Board
J. Charles Stracuzzi, Treasurer
Garfield Bowen, Board Member
Daniel Braden, Board Member
Bill Buchalter, Board Member
Robert Johnson, Board Member
Paula Lewis, Board Member
Wayne Magdalena, Board Member
Barry Grant Marsh, Board Member
Scott Montgomery, Board Member
Carl Muti, Board Member
Robert Shaffer, Board Member
Amber Woods, Board Member
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary was founded by Mary Helen Keim in 2000. In 2002, the Auxiliary began raising money to open a homeless shelter in Martin County. By 2012, Compassion House, the Army’s transitional homeless shelter for women and women with children officially opened.
Through the years, the Auxiliary has raised funds to help with Salvation Army programs and services, including purchasing a new 15-passenger van; purchasing a new 18-passenger bus; sending hundreds of children to summer camp; funded Vacation Bible School projects; assisted and funded Back-To-School backpack distribution; staffed the Red Kettle at Christmas; Assisted with Angel tree processing and distribution; and assisted with merchandising at the Family Store.
Today, the Women's Auxiliary boasts 59 members, and meets monthly either socially distanced in person or through virtual means.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gretchen Dewey, President
Andrea Shaffer, Vice President
Lori Biard, Recording Secretary
Kathy Span, Treasurer
Dawn Blair, Sunshine Secretary
Mary Waller, Chaplain
Kathie Voldish, Historian
Ruth Amber, Volunteer Coordinator
MEMBERSHIP
For more membership information, please call our Membership Chair, Judy Scott, by phone at 772-763-9077 or e-mail JudyScott0703@gmail.com.
Eat, Drink & Be Giving
On October 15th, 2020, the Women's Auxiliary hosted a silent auction, Eat, Drink, & Be Giving which raised $42,000 for Compassion House.
Sponsors
Caring For The Community
Inspiring Others
Showing Compassion
Showing Compassion
Doing The Most Good
Captain Jeff and Captain Sheena Marquis
Captain 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.
Captain 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.
SERVICE CHART (at a glance)
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ASSISTANCE
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
1600 SW 2nd Ave Unit B
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(located in the New Horizons Building)
863-763-6020
Schedule an appointment
ST. LUCIE COUNTY ASSISTANCE
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 2 PM (pantry)
Mon - Fri, 2 PM - 4PM* (appointment only*)
3629 S US HIGHWAY 1
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
772-464-4846 ext. 104
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
MARTIN COUNTY ASSISTANCE
HOURS OF OPERATION
MON - FRI, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
772-288-1471
Schedule an appointment
COMPASSION HOUSE (Shelter for Women & Women With Children)
Compassion House
The Salvation Army's transitional shelter for homeless women and children.
772-288-1471, ext. 502
Please call for more information.
821 SE MLK Jr. Blvd
STUART, FL 34994
About us
Often individuals and families struggling with homelessness simply need a short-term solution to help them get back on their feet again. We offer safe, secure shelter, meals, clothing and counseling while residents work to once again become self-sufficient.
Our Clients
Compassion House is our shelter for homeless women and women with children in Martin County.
facility
We have 8 bedrooms, each with its own a private bathroom. Moreover, we have a children’s playroom and playground, laundry room, computer workspace and dining area. The shelter is fully staffed to provide security and assist the residents as needed.
no charge
We do not charge ANY fees. We are funded through grants, private donations, The United Way of Martin County, local foundations and profits from The Salvation Army Family Store.
empowerment
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.
time
There is no set time that a woman can stay as long as she is working toward her goals. An average stay is 3-6 months.
FAQs
- 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.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Shelter: 24 H - Monday - Sunday
Partner With Us
Partner with us to make a difference in the life of many. For more information call 772-288-1471, ext. 202.
Compassion House is funded in part by:
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PATHWAY OF HOPE
PATHWAY OF HOPE
Meeting your family’s needs while building a better life can be hard. The Salvation Army helps navigate challenges on the path to a brighter future.
What Is Pathway of Hope?
The Pathway of Hope initiative is an approach launched by The Salvation Army in 2011 to provide targeted services to families with a desire to take action to break the generational cycle of crisis and enable a path out of poverty. It is rooted in a case management approach, focusing on client needs through a strength-based lens.
Targeting families with children came from the desire to have an intergenerational impact on poverty. By positively influencing the lives of parents, the Salvation Army can create better living conditions for children. Influencing children in their development years is crucial, as studies show that children who spend more than half of their life in poverty are 32 times more likely to be in poverty as an adult.
The Pathway of Hope Approach Includes:
What Does the Initiative Involve?
Caring for your family’s needs, while building a strong future can be challenging in today’s economic times. The Salvation Army team will offer support, guidance and assistance as we walk alongside you on your family’s journey:
Mapping it out
Meet with a caseworker to develop your personalized action plan.
Tracking Progress
Chart your progress and see your success with your dedicated case worker on a regular basis.
Passing Milestones
See where you are at six months and decide what’s next on your journey.
Looking ahead
Celebrate your successes. Adjust any further goals. Encourage others.
SUPPORT PATHWAY OF HOPE BY MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TODAY.
Donating to Pathway of Hope and The Salvation Army ensures that our programming can continue to help people in need in Martin, Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.
BOOTH’S CAFE SOUP KITCHEN
Join us for a hot meal and fellowship!
Our Booth’s Cafe soup kitchen
Is free and open to the public.
Fridays
To-go Meals available
4:30 - 6:00 pm
volunteer
Our volunteers are essential to what we do. If you would like to become a table host for the dinner,call us on 772-288-1471, ext. 202. Thank you!
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DISASTER RELIEF
The Salvation Army: There When It Matters
When people have lost everything in a disaster, The Salvation Army is there to provide emergency assistance to
survivors.
We provide emergency assistance to help meet survivors’ most urgent needs for food, clothing, shelter, and medical services.
The Salvation Army responds with
compassion and continues to serve until every
need is met.
We combat natural Disasters with acts of GOOD
CHRISTMAS
Christmas Assistance
Making the holidays brighter for Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties residents.
THANK YOU TO OUR ANGEL TREE SPONSORS:
red kettles
All funds raised during the Red Kettle program stay local.
Money placed raise in every kettle helps our neighbors in need that are experiencing a crisis in their lives. When you donate to a red kettle, 87 cents of every dollar goes back to different programs and services in our community. From feeding programs to permanent shelter, you are helping make a difference right here in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. For more information contact Kim Johnson Volunteer Coordinator (772) 266-8598 Office - Direct.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Mail Donations To:
821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD
Stuart, FL 34994
FOOD DONATIONS
ITEMS NEEDED YEAR-ROUND IN OUR FOOD PANTRY
- Fruits, fruits canned in own juice or 100% fruit juice such as peaches, pears, or pineapple
- Grains, whole-grain foods such as, brown rice, oatmeal, cereal, or multigrain pasta
- Dairy, boxed, low-fat milk or milk alternatives such as, skim, 1% milk, almond milk, or soy milk
- Condiments, such as salsa, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, pasta sauce, or salt-free seasonings
- Vegetables, canned vegetables such as green beans, tomatoes, peas, or corn
- Protein, lean sources of animal and plant-based protein such as canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, dried or canned beans
- Snacks, healthy foods for on-the-go such as granola, nuts, seeds, breakfast bars, or crackers
*Please note we are unable to take partially used or opened packages.
THRIFT STORE DONATIONS
Our Family Stores accept gently-used furniture, clothing, books, linens and other household items. Your donations help in so many ways! People in need of clothing or other items can apply at our social services offices for vouchers to shop for those items in our stores. The proceeds from store sales help to support Compassion House, our shelter for homeless women and children, and our other many services.
SHELTER DONATIONS
The Salvation Army strives to meet the needs of the homeless in our area. Donations of twin-size sheets, towels, laundry supplies, packages of new socks and underwear (children’s and women’s sizes) and hygiene items are always appreciated for our Compassion House homeless shelter. Donations of tents, tarps, bug spray, batteries, backpacks, new socks, razors and other toiletry items are always needed for the homeless clients who visit our social services offices. Donations can be dropped off at any of our social services locations.
VEHICLE DONATION
Your vehicle donation to The Salvation Army helps us serve the most vulnerable members of your community and rehabilitation programs that heal addictions, change lives, and restore families. To learn more click below:
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER AT YOUR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
Click below to sign up or learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities:
PLANNED GIVING
Planned Giving, Wills, Gift Annuity, Trusts
Some people’s legacies are written on monuments. Yours can be written on lives. The Salvation Army has many financial planning options to help you plan your estate. Salvation Army planned giving advisors are professionals with many years of experience in estate and gift planning who care about your goals and plans. They will work with your attorney or accountant to explain the many gift opportunities available to you and the financial advantages of each. Contact The Salvation Army to learn how confidential, personal financial planning can help you achieve your goals while helping to sustain our life-changing mission.
Planned Gifts
The principal benefits of planned gifts accrue to The Salvation Army at a later time, after your death, or the death of your last named beneficiary. Planned gifts take many forms, providing additional income for you and/or your heirs, reducing income and estate taxes, relieving you and your heirs of complicated financial management responsibilities, and helping to fulfill your personal, humanitarian, and charitable objectives. Planned gifts can be made in cash, real estate, stocks, bonds, personal property, or life insurance.
Bequests by Will
One of the simplest planned gifts is a bequest through your will in which you designate either a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate after other disbursements. In addition to supporting The Salvation Army, it serves as an example to your heirs of the values and ideals you hold dear. A bequest also can reduce the amount of your taxable estate, which may increase the actual amount available to loved ones.
Gift Annuity
A gift annuity is an agreement between you and The Salvation Army. In exchange for your irrevocable gift, The Salvation Army pays a fixed dollar amount during your life and/or the life of a designated loved one. The amount you receive is determined by the size of your gift, your age, and the age of your beneficiary. Your income is guaranteed, regardless of market fluctuation. A major portion of your income is a tax-exempt return of principal, and the income may be deferred until a later time as part of your retirement plan.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable trust transfers ownership and management of cash and/or appreciated securities to The Salvation Army. The Army manages the trust and pays income to you for the remainder of your life and/or the life of another beneficiary. An annuity trust provides a fixed annual income for those wanting consistent, predictable payments. A unitrust pays a variable return based on market changes, providing an effective hedge against inflation.
Pooled Income Fund
A pooled income fund is a trust designed to provide variable yet reliable income. Like a commercial mutual fund, it combines your gift with the contributions of other fund participants, wisely investing the sum for a balance of income and growth. Dividends are paid to the shareholders in proportion to each person’s contribution. Your donation results in a tax deduction for the year your gift was made, elimination of capital gains tax if you invest appreciated securities, and reduction of estate taxes for your heirs.
Life Insurance
Contributions of life insurance can provide a substantial gift to The Salvation Army. The value of an ordinary policy at the time of the gift is tax deductible. If you continue paying the premiums, they also are deductible as charitable contributions. If a paid-up policy is given, the cost of purchasing a new paid-up policy at your current age is the value of the charitable deduction.
Hometown Endowment
A hometown endowment is a perpetual gift that can be designated for a specific Salvation Army location or program. The original gift remains intact, and the income is used toward the designated area of service. An endowment can be established in memory of a loved one, or a donation can be added to an existing fund that will contribute to your local community indefinitely.
Tuesday
7 pm - Bible Study
Join Us For Worship
Sunday
10 am - Sunday School
11 am - Holiness Meeting
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
*Please note this office serves as administration for Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.
ADDRESS: 821 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
PHONE NUMBER: 772-288-1471
DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS:
Corps Officer Capt. Jeff Marquis, ext. 204
Corps Officer Capt. Sheena Marquis, ext. 205
Corps Secretary, ext. 206
Business Administrator, ext. 207
Human Resources Generalist, ext. 210
Volunteer Coordinator, ext. 216
Public Relations/Development, ext. 202
Food Service Manager, ext. 212
Corps Youth Director: 772-530 9794
UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas In July Toy Drive & Fundraiser
Thursday, July 15th 5-7:30 pm
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Stuart
Make a child's Christmas a little brighter this year! Join us for drinks and appetizers and help us raise funds for the Salvation Army's 2021 Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child age newborn to 13 or visit our toy registry at Walmart.com/registryforgood to have them shipped directly to us!
Wings of Hope Luncheon
Saturday, November 13th 11:30 am
(doors open at 10:30 for silent auction bidding)
Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach
Our Women's Auxiliary's annual Wings of Hope Luncehon raises much-needed funds for our Compassion House shelter for homeless women and children. Enjoy lunch at the fabulous Hutchinson Shores Resort and peruse a wide variety of silent auction baskets and gift certificates from local vendors. This year's special guest speaker is Rob Lord, President of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.
For more information and for sponsorship opportunities , please contact Andrea Shaffer, Donor Relations and Special Events Coordinator, at 772-266-8588.
The Salvation Army Responses to Coronavirus COVID-19
As the coronavirus COVID-19 has evolved into a pandemic, we are monitoring the situation daily. Safety is of utmost priority, so we have ramped up efforts to slow the spread of this virus among our employees, volunteers, and the homeless and other vulnerable people we serve.
In the United States, one in six people live in poverty, and more than 550,000 are counted as homeless. These populations severely lack access to proper care, hygiene, updated information, and medical resources, which makes them more susceptible to the virus. This is where we come in. This is who we serve.
We are developing new hygiene and cleaning protocols to help keep safe our residents and others who depend on The Salvation Army’s programs and services to survive. In addition, all staff, volunteers, and program participants have been sent hygiene and prevention information as recommended by the CDC.
We also anticipate a significant increase in need of emergency assistance for low-wage earners facing layoffs due to COVID-19. The support we provide – rent/mortgage, utility, and food assistance, among others – will become more urgent as the situation evolves.
Meanwhile, we will continue to work in close partnership with area government and health experts to prepare and respond to meet specific community needs. We will continue to update this page as developments warrant.
We need support from our communities to continue to meet the daily needs of these vulnerable populations. Your donations will continue to help us respond to the situation.
emotional and spiritual care hotline.
The Salvation Army is offering support through our emotional and spiritual care hotline. We understand that this time of social distancing can be difficult and worrying for many. If you need someone to talk to, call 844-458-HOPE (4673). We are here for you.
Tips for Managing COVID-19 Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful and incredibly challenging, and it is crucial to prioritize physical and mental health during this time.
Check out healthy ways to cope with COVID stress below:
Your donations help serve people in Martin, St.Lucie and Okeechobee Counties
Salvation Army Employment Opportunities
To apply, please contact Fabiola Cabrera, HR Generalist, at (772) 288-1471 Ext. 210
Click below to access our current job openings:
Store Clerk Sorting Room Worker, Port St. Lucie Family/Thrift Store (Location: 10011 S US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952)
Sorting Room Worker, Stuart Family/Thrift Store (Location: 1860 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994)
Store Clerk Sorting Room Worker, Stuart Family/Thrift Store (Location: 1860 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994)
Click here for other employment opportunities with The Salvation Army across the country!
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