The story of The Salvation Army is a story of people helping people. The services provided by the Army in The Bahamas touch up to 40,000 lives every year. Since its establishment in 1931, The Army has worked tirelessly to help those who need a helping hand , a hot meal , a shelter from abuse, a way to earn a living with dignity if not with sight, a respite from the world that has shunned or hurt them. Through its spiritual ministries as well as its feeding, education, temporary residence and welfare programs, The Army has been on the frontlines of war against desperation and hopelessness, striving to win the battle for human triumph with God's help