Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a charitable organization registered as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, operating primarily as a non-profit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable populations. Headquartered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the organization is committed to addressing social welfare challenges, particularly focusing on homelessness and community support services. Registered in SAM.gov since June 2012 with an active registration until June 2026, the Salvation Army has established itself as a significant provider of social services at the local and regional levels.

Through federal grant awards, the Salvation Army has consistently received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, focusing on comprehensive homeless assistance services. The organization has been awarded multiple grants totaling over $931,726 between September 2023 and June 2025, with these funds supporting critical services such as permanent housing, transitional housing, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the Salvation Army has received sub-awards from the Kentucky Housing Corporation and Kentucky Department for Local Government, including Emergency Solutions Grants that enable them to provide emergency shelter, rental assistance, case management, and specialized support for domestic violence survivors. Their grant-funded activities aim to minimize homelessness trauma, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on quick housing placement and comprehensive support services.