The Salvation Army Lexington Kentucky Command

The Salvation Army began serving Central Kentucky in 1897 and has been offering hope and vital services to those most in need in the area for over 100 years. We are committed to serving the whole person - body, soul, and spirit - with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. 

Last year we served over 45,000 individuals through our comprehensive programs. Homeless women and single parent families found a safe haven at our emergency shelter and a second chance through resources such as job skills classes and case management. Families who faced impossible decisions when their paycheck couldn’t meet their basic needs found food to alleviate their hunger, clothing to prepare them for work, and medical care to return them to health through our food pantry, clothing bank, and free medical clinic. Vulnerable young children, over one-third of which were homeless, found a strong start to life with individualized educational support at our Early Learning Center. Youth who faced an uncertain future with limited educational opportunities found a safe place to learn, guided by caring adults at our after-school and summer youth programs.

With your support, we can transform lives!