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About Us
Serving in Seminole County since 1933. Every day, 365 days a year, The Salvation Army of Salvation Army Seminole County is on the frontline providing relief and helping people who are experiencing difficulties. Many families find it a daily challenge to make ends meet. Particularly, in these unprecedented days of COVID-19, the struggle has intensified. Many are faced with job loss, depleted resources and food insecurity. Your contribution makes it possible for The Salvation Army to assist with some of those needs.
The Salvation Army continues to respond to the ever-increasing need by providing financial assistance for rent and utilities, providing food to families through daily food pantry operations and scheduled drive thru food box initiatives. Water, hygiene kits, paper supplies, food and care packages are distributed to assisted living facilities and other vulnerable members of the community.
Additionally, we provide hope in other practical ways such as companionship for the lonely and isolated and safety for victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking and modern slavery. Our Community Center runs weekly activities for children and young people, deprived families and older people.
People look to us for help on a daily basis, and it is only through the kindness and generosity of supporters like you that we can provide so many vitals services and have such a positive impact on so many lives in Seminole County. Thank you for helping us to DO THE MOST GOOD.
Mission Statement
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.
Our Staff:
Rhonda Jenkins (Social Services Director) – Janice Williams (Secretary/Social Services Assistant)
Ross Cook (Community Center Director) – Gabriela Batista (Bookkeeper) –
Ricardo Cucalon (Building Maintenance)
How does The Salvation Army manage such diverse programs and facilities?
Where do Salvation Army officers (clergy) gain the proficiency to raise sufficient funds, hire and train qualified staff, and purchase and maintain sophisticated buildings and equipment?
A major source of our strength comes from members of Salvation Army advisory organizations.
Advisory organization members are concerned men and women who voluntarily use their professional skills and knowledge of the community to make a practical difference for their neighbors, strengthening The Salvation Army’s ability to serve.
With commitment to excellence they dedicate themselves to increasing public awareness of The Salvation Army’s purpose and work; recruiting other volunteers and giving hands-on assistance for specific activities such as holiday dinners, hospital visitation and disaster relief.
They provide advice and guidance in areas such as budgeting, overseeing large-scale capital campaigns, creating outreach services, public relations and fundraising, management and personnel development, and building improvement and maintenance.
Their commitment to serving others unites them with like-minded professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes advisory organization members vital partners in Salvation Army ministry.
Our Current Advisory Board Members:
Executive Committee
- Bill Stack – Board Chair
- Kara Colangelo – Secretary
- Dave Beougher – Treasurer
- Lisa Finnerty – Vice Board Chair
- Alice Sterling – Past Board Chair
Committees' Chairpersons
- Bill Stack - Executive
- Dave Beougher - Finance
- Kathy McDonald - Nominating & Board Development
- Jennifer Pavlak - Community Relations & Development
- Lisa Finnerty - Property
- Walter Smith
- Gary Gotwalt
- Joe Williams
- Chris Anderson
- Joseph Davis
- Judge Wallace Hall
- Cheif Dan Purcell
- Elizabeth Ganas
- Cathie Boyers
- Julia Kauffman
- Jennifer Pavlak
- George Speake
- Kathy McDonald
- Wayne Gager
- Ron Jernigan

Friendly people coming together for worship through contemporary and traditional music, Bible readings, testimony and a morning message that guide you though Biblical principles that will help your everyday life. After the service you’ll even have an opportunity to talk or pray with our pastors, Julia and Sheed Tarnue.
All of our programs are open to the public and there is a specially designed program for everyone in the family!
Children of all ages are welcome to worship at our church. In the middle of our service, we invite the children 12 and under to Junior Church where they receive an age-appropriate Bible lesson with fun activities.
Each week we have people in our nursery to watch and play with our youngest attenders. Moms and Dads are encouraged to even stay for a while to get to know more about what is available for their children.
Please contact Julia Tarnue, Corps Officer at (407) 322-2642 for the complete schedule of events and more detailed information about the church programs or email her at: Julia.Tarnue@uss.salvationarmy.org

Sunday
9.30 AM – Praise & Fellowship Meeting – The emphasis is on praise & prayer
10.00 AM – Sunday School – The Army adheres to the truths of the bible and Sunday school students are taught from both the Old & New Testaments
11.00 AM – Holiness Meeting – This is the name the Army gives to its Sunday morning worship. The emphasis is generally on how the Christian should live both in devotion to God and in service to mankind. “With Heart to God to Hand to Man”.
11.00 AM – Junior Soilders – A program for boys & Girls (between the ages of 7 and 13) who are members of The Salvation Army. They study the bible and the history of The Salvation Army.
Tuesday
10.30 AM – Bible Study
11.30 AM – Home League – Membership is open to all women ages 16 and over. It has a fourtoldprogram of worship, service, education and fellowship.
11.30 AM – Mens Fellowship Club – Membership is open to all men ages 16 and over. Activities vary from work projects to social programs.
6.00PM -8.00PM – Open Gym Basketball & Bible Study for men and women aged 16 & up
Wednesday
4.00 PM – 6.00PM – Youth Character Building programs
Social Services
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursdays 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Fridays 9.00am – 12.00pm
For financial assistance please call: 407-839-4357 for an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome for food assistance as long as you have all information needed.
The Salvation Army Community Center of Seminole County
Our first priority is to meet basic human needs, but we recognize the importance of programs that go beyond the basics of food, shelter, clothing and safety. In addition to meeting basic needs, The Salvation Army strives to provide programs that will help children thrive during crucial developmental years from after school programs and summer camps, to childcare and toys at Christmas.

After School Drop in Center
Hours of Operation:
- Monday: 3pm – 6pm
- Tuesday: 3pm – 6pm
- Wednesday: 3pm – 7.00pm
- Thursday: 3pm – 6pm
- Friday: 3pm – 6pm

Activities Include:
- Basketball
- Pool, soccer
- Video Games
- and much more!!!
Age Group: 5 years of age – 17
Address: 700 W 24th street
Sanford, Florida 32772
407.322.2642 ext 227
Please click here to download the After School Application
Christmas Assistance
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
The Angel Tree Program is for families who
need assistance providing Christmas gifts
to children 12 years of age and younger.
Program Requirements:
1. Proof of Seminole County residency (ie: lease or rental agreement, current utility bill, etc…)
2. Photo ID for applicant
3. Birth certificates for all children receiving assistance (12 years of age and younger)
4. Proof of guardianship (if applicant is not the parent)
5. SNAP / food stamp benefit letter (if applicable)
6. If no SNAP benefits received - proof of ALL household income
(ie: 2 paystubs, TANF, SSDI, AFDC, other governmental benefits, etc..)
and ALL household expenses.
Registration for 2020 Christmas Angel Tree Program will take place
from September 14th - October 23rd by appointment only.
To request an appointment, please visit -
www.tsamm.org/at_request_intake.dpi
or call (407) 322-2642.
The Salvation Army Community Center
700 W 24th Street Sanford, Florida 32772
Tel: 407.322.2642 ext 25003
Community Center Director: Ross Cook
The Community Center is open to the public and school age children from 3:00 – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. We offer the school children, homework assistance and a secure place for fun after school activities which include pool tables, basketball, video games, board games and much more. There is an application for participation in the gym.
The application has to be completed before participation is allowed. Parents please be aware that we are not responsible for any personal belongings that could go missing while the children are in the gym.
Throughout the school year we also offer Day Camp Programs for the Spring and Summer breaks. The hours for these camps are 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday.
The cost of the summer day Camp will be $70.00 per child each week, plus extra fees for field trips. Lunch and Snacks are provided by the Salvation Army each day. We begin taking applications for summer camp at the start of April and we have placement for 60 children, so don’t delay and get your child’s application in soon! you can do this by clicking on the summer camp link and then you can either mail or fax the application to the attention of Ross Cook (Community Center Director).Please note to reserve spot you have to pay first weeks payment which is non refundable
We offer the opportunity to the public to rent our community center for various activities, Basketball tournaments, birthday parties etc.
If you are interested in renting our facility you will need to fill out a Rental Contract which can be picked up at the at The Salvation Army office. You can either mail or fax the contract back to the office to the attention of the community center director for approval. The rental fee is $40.00 per hour and a $40.00 deposit which is refundable if everything is left clean and in the same condition you found it in.
Other Community Events are as follows:
Tuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm: Open Gym Basketball (16 & up).
If you require any more information on the community center programs you can reach the Director or the telephone number mentioned above.

Summer Camp 2021
The camp session dates for 2021 will be June 1st - August 6th 2021
Camp this year runs Monday through Friday 7.00am – 6.00pm. The Salvation Army offers a safe environment with fully trained and experienced staff.
Summer Camp enrollment will begin April 5th 2021.
The Salvation Army office is located at 700 West 24th Street in Sanford. You will need to print application online (click here to download application) and fill it out and bring it to our office with payment to reserve child's spot. You will also need to pay the first full week’s fee for registration (non refundable). Registration will be open to children between the ages of 6-13.
This year we will only be taking 30 children due to social distancing (10 children for each age group 7-8, 9-10 & 11-13)
**PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CHILD HAS A TEMPERATURE OF 100 OR ABOVE THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BUILDING. TEMPERATURE WILL BE CHECKED EACH DAY
The cost for the camp will be $60.00 per child per week
Camp activities will include:
Sport’s, video games, music, Arts & crafts
Due to COVID-19 field trips are still undecided
A great time will be had by all! We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information please contact Ross Cook, Community Center Director at 407 322 2642 Ext 25003 or Email: Ross.Cook@uss.salvationarmy.org
Thank you for your time & We look forward to seeing you in the summer
God Bless
Ross Cook
Community Center Director
Our first priority is to meet basic human needs, but we recognize the importance of programs that go beyond the basics of food, shelter, clothing and safety. In addition to meeting basic needs, The Salvation Army strives to provide programs that will help children thrive during crucial developmental years from after school programs and summer camps, to childcare and toys at Christmas.
After School Drop in Center
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday: 3pm – 6pm
Wednesday: 3pm – 7.00pm
Thursday: 3pm – 6pm
Friday: 3pm – 6pm
Activities Include:
- Basketball
- Pool
- Soccer
- Video Games
- and much more!!!
Address: 700 W 24th street
Sanford, Florida 32771
(407) 322-2642 ext 25003
Age Group: 5 years of age – 17 years
Please click here to download the After School Application

- Serve as an Advisory Board Member
- Contribute Financial Support
- Donate Non-Perishable food to the pantry
- Volunteer Hours at the Corps location
- Help with Christmas Toy Distribution
- Be a Red Kettle Bell Ringer
- Host an Angel Tree
- Train as a Disaster Services volunteer
- Support The Salvation Army youth Programs
- Provide School supplies for kids year round.
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