The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command - Washington DC Emergency Assistance

The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command serves the nation’s capital and its surrounding communities with programs and locations that serve families in need with emergency assistance, housing, substance abuse treatment, youth enrichment opportunities, spiritual care and worship, and emergency disaster services. The Salvation Army began its work in the Washington DC area 115 years ago, after arriving in America from its official base in London. From the beginning, the Army created programs in Washington, DC, to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and provide counseling and support to those most in need of help. As these needs grew, so did the number of locations and variety of services available to the community. The National Capital Area Command was established in 2006 and consists of 18 programs in 15 facilities throughout Washington, DC; the city of Alexandria and Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties in Northern Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in suburban Maryland. Multicultural assistance is provided through the Korean Corps in Fairfax and the Arlington Corps which ministers to the Hispanic population in Arlington.

Eviction Prevention (rental or mortgage assistance); Utility Termination Prevention (electric, gas and heating)