Vision CastingLieutenant Chris Pachik

The Salvation Army of Southern Maryland

“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.”

Who was I?

Semi-pro baseball player

-Arrested 5 times-Homeless and drug addicted 6 years-Looking at 5 years in prison but court ordered to Salvation Army rehab in 2013.

Who am I now?

The Salvation Army Officer for Charles County! Saved by grace!

Programs in progress

• Rental Assistance

• Gas and electric assistance

• Water bill

• Food pantry

• Young Adult ministry

• Sunday Services

• Pathways to Hope

• Christmas Toys for kids

• Thanksgiving Baskets

KETTLES!!!

• This is our biggest and only fundraiser for the year!! How we are able to help this community!

• 2018: $84,610

• 2019: $96,100

• 82 Cents of every dollar stays in Charles County

Accomplishments 2019

➢Sent 49 kids to Camp Tomahawk for 6 days!!!(2019)

➢ Sponsored 49 kids to camp at $250 each but free for them!

Started a "Personal Care" section Became a U.S.D.A. food pantry, which increased

the amount of food we give to clients!

Assisted with 250 Thanksgiving

Baskets*Gave out 2000 toys to local less fortunate children!*

*Partnership programs

Programs we will offer in new building• Budgeting and personal finance classes

• Healthy eating, Healthy lifestyle choices

• Weekly Youth Activities

• Computer Lab Functions-literacy courses, Resume’ making, Job searching, Extending Education/GED

• AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery

• Teen Drop-in ministry

• Warming and Cooling Stations

COMMUNITY HALL AVAILABILITY

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