The Social Work of the Salvation Army

"The Social Work of the Salvation Army" by Edwin Gifford Lamb is a deep study of how the Salvation Army helped poor and cast aside people in the early 1900s. It looks at what they did to meet people's needs through different programs, analyzing the organization's special approaches separating its community outreach from its religious side. Beginning with the history of the Salvation Army and it's founder William Booth, the author instead focuses on social actions rather than religious aspects. Lamb shares what he learned from visiting Salvation Army places in big cities in the United States and England. This sets the stage for understanding how the Salvation Army divided its social programs, showing how dedicated the organization was to helping people improve their lives through learning and jobs, making them feel worthy and capable.