The Salvation Army Geelong in Geelong, Victoria | Religious organisation

The Salvation Army Geelong

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5229 5425

Address: 239-241 Malop Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/geelong

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25.01.2022 Cheeky Tunes is starting up again next term and our first one will be held on April 22nd. Cheeky Tunes is a kids music and learning program open to kids 0-5. Parents and carers are welcome to come and participate too. Come along and join in on the fun and have a snack and cup of tea after.

24.01.2022 We are open and accepting Donations in clean, saleable condition during opening hours only. Please No Dumping after hours Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm Saturday 10am t...o 2pm 237 Malop St Geelong

24.01.2022 Lazarus House is where Geelongs most vulnerable and homeless can go for a warm meal, a friendly chat, a shower and to clean their clothes, five days a week. Al...ly Wimmer had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Nolan of the Lazarus Community Centre. Michael is one of last years Westfield Geelongs Local Heroes. Heres why: Michael, a former Priest, has an amazing presence and warmth that is beyond goodness. He led the team that opened Lazarus House in late 2017. He insists The tireless effort of many supporting him allowed a wonderful collaboration and outcome. Three Geelong churches came together with Geelong Rotary Club, to secure the location, within the Geelong gaol. Michael, in his inclusive manner, mentions all who have helped from those working to provide food, those serving and assisting, to Geelong Connected Communities. He tells the story of the carpet received from the Geelong Cats and the woman who dealt with council and regulations enabling it to be laid for the benefit of the centre. He praises Rotary who painted and supported the project every step of the way, to Salvo Connect and the Neami team for providing showers for the homeless. We witnessed clients dozing on couches after a hearty warm meal in front of heaters ablaze, in a very comfortable setting. A lot more comfortable than the streets on a cold winters day. 85% of clients are homeless men and it is not in their makeup to ask for assistance, the Centre is their safe place. Michaels history in pastoral care from Norlane to Broadmeadows has given him an insight in to how it could happen to anyone and how life can be, at times, harsh. As a Geelong boy he is proud of how Geelong comes together for football, for crisis and for care. He and long time colleague, Wendy also worked at Wesley Uniting Church with the Life Enrichment Program assisting victims of domestic violence, grief, bereavement groups and womens groups for empowerment. At the time of the interview, the Centre had been open 11 days since the easing of Covid19 restrictions and 217 people had come through for a hearty meal and a safe place. Everyone has a different story and many are very lonely or feel abandoned. Michael is a widow and has two adult sons and one daughter. Hes blessed with a grandchild and one on the way. His marriage gave him much joy, he and his wife shared many adventures in their 10 years together, which he admits was too short a time. Michael cooks for the centre on his days off and always has time to chat as he knows every individual their issues, their needs and has an open non-judgemental approach. The food is so healthy, warm and wholesome. Michael, a youthful 81, is a wonderful community leader. He is a real-life hero, a collaborator of endless grace and goodness whose desire is to create equality and a better life for all. He is a source of great love and blessing for the neediest in Geelong. Ally and Jack Weiler established a social enterprise, called of Blooms2Leaf, to support Geelong Homeless. Blooms2Leafs little fund arrived at a good time for Lazarus House as many sources of assistance have dried up due to the current environment. Donations: money, toiletries, clothes, especially warm socks are welcome. Story: Ally Wimmer. Photo: supplied

24.01.2022 Hi folks, Here is the video for Sunday 16th August. We will be looking at the fourth doctrine. God Bless

23.01.2022 The upgrade of our worship hall is nearly complete

23.01.2022 It's ON AGAIN! Zoom Youth Group! This Friday: 4.30 Zoom link in your email. Nathan Rowe

23.01.2022 Springtime Harvest in store today folks A big shout out to Maria, one of our fab customers for the early morning drop off

23.01.2022 Some great things happening in Geelong - thanks Tim

23.01.2022 Hi there Just Brass families. I hope your are going well during these strange times. I will be running a short catch up/Youth Group on Friday afternoons. It will run for just half an hour. We want to provide a platform for the kids to be able to catch up with their Just Brass friend and just to have a bit of fun. I will email the Zoom link tomorrow. Take care! Nathan Rowe

22.01.2022 Hi there folks, Here is the video for Sunday 20th of September. God Bless

20.01.2022 Throughout life we cross challenging bridges, which can be small but mighty or long and tiring. However big or small, all challenges are difficult in their own ...individual way and effect each person differently. Every week we walk with our friends as they go through a challenging time in their life, which often leads to loneliness and isolation. It's not always about what items we can offer them, but more so about the conversations we have and the emotional support we can therefore provide. Like our new friend pictured in these photos, people who are newly homeless often don't know where to begin in getting support. Having this opportunity to assist, we are able to provide our phone numbers and numbers linked to support services, a map showing where to get free meals in the Geelong region and the location of Salvo support services. We have such an important role in building relationships with those less fortunate and linking them to services. We hope our efforts can help even in the smallest way. See more

20.01.2022 A TROPHY OF GRACE - POLL COTT (40 years in and out of prison and 257 Convictions) ..... Transported to Australia at the age of 16, Mary Mcguires life may have... got back onto track after her marriage Jack Cott, but the death of her only baby. Her grief turned her to drunkedness and violence. She threatened and attacked all who confronted her. Mary "Poll Cott took what she wanted from shops and anyone attempting to stop her would receive a blow to the head from a lemonade bottle lethally wielded in an old sock! On 18 May 1885 Poll Cott was armed with a pair of scissors and intent on doing bodily harm to a railway porter at Maitland West, when Captain William Rundle stopped her and invited her to his home for lunch. A bemused Poll accepted, and immediately devised how she would steal from her host. Given a bed for the night, Poll Cott left it to suss out the place and was rocked when she overheard Captain and Mrs Rundle, with tears in their eyes, praying for her ..... At midnight Poll Cott was on her knees beside the Rundles, where she found Christ. At last finding peace, she lived a quiet Christian life for years until her restful death. See more

19.01.2022 Here is the meeting for Sunday 2nd August. God Bless

18.01.2022 One of the biggest privileges we have each week, is to speak into the lives of so many and give them hope and support. The man in this photo lost his mother som...e time ago, but the pain from this loss still deeply effects him with each passing year. It was no coincidence that our paths crossed one night. While sharing a coffee, he opened up to us and allowed us into his world for a short while. While we didnt have all the answers, we were able to listen, encourage and empathise with him and his situation as he poured out his heart to us. We will always remember that night and will use this encounter as we have with so many others to encourage our efforts. We will continue to spread the message of hope to many others in challenging and heartbreaking situations. Encounters like this is the reason we love what we do each week and we thank you for supporting our efforts.

18.01.2022 Online church video Subject: Doctrine 6: God Bless

18.01.2022 Australia Territory Commissioner Robert Donaldson talks about developing healthy habits during these uncertain times, in his Sunday devotion based on Philippians 4. #livelovefight Robert Donaldson Janine Donaldson

17.01.2022 It was a pleasure today to officially open 25 new social housing units right here in Grovedale. These units will house vulnerable Victorians in need and provide... a safe place for people to rebuild their lives. The units were built with an $8.1 million investment from the Andrews Government, on land provided by the The Salvation Army - Victoria to be managed and operated by Salvation Army Housing Victoria. Thank you to the Salvation Army for their partnership on this important project. I look forward to the Andrews Government working with community organisations to deliver even more social and public housing to fuel our economic recovery. #SocialHousing #PublicHousing

17.01.2022 Bushfire recovery has been an ongoing journey that, for many, has only just begun. Latest updates: https://fal.cn/3bcvG Responding to the needs of people impact...ed by disaster is a long-term commitment that requires different approaches at different phases of recovery. #TheSalvationArmy #SalvosBushfireRecovery

15.01.2022 Its been a particularly tough few months across the country and for many Aussies, putting food on the table has become a daily struggle. Determined to help out, two high school teachers cooked up a plan to make meals for those in need, and its having a big impact.

15.01.2022 No greater love...

14.01.2022 Every week we catch up with lots of friends and share and chat about their week. Everyone of our conversions start with a coffee and a good old homemade biscuit.... Last week, one of our wonderful supporters Sally and her 2 sons Will and Charlie, provided us with some delicious buttery biscuits, which went down a treat. See more

14.01.2022 Church in a bag happening in the northern suburbs of Geelong - transforming lives!

14.01.2022 SPREAD THE WORD!! As of Monday September 14 we will be returning to our Standard trading hours We welcome donations during trading hours only and ask please t...hat no donations are left outside of these hours. We look forward to seeing you all in store and thank you for your patience during these difficult times.

11.01.2022 Meet our youngest supporter, 10 year old Ollie.His passion to help and support us on the outreach van was to manufacture his very own ,super tasty, delicious ic...e cream. The money that Ollie made from selling his ice cream to his family and friends, he was able to donate bottles of water, muesli bars, Coles fuel and food vouchers.Thanks heaps Ollie for your generous donation and for allowing us to bless everyone we meet on the van every week; letting them know the story behind the gift. See more

10.01.2022 Sunday September 6th Meeting

10.01.2022 On the 20th August 1912, General William Booth "laid down his sword". After laying in state and due ceremony, on the 29th, 5,000 Salvationists in uniform marche...d through London from IHQ in Queen Victoria Street with 40 Army bands playing the Dead March from Handels Saul, past huge crowds to the Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, where the General was buried beside his wife Catherine, the Armys co-founder. ........ (the 'No Cross No Crown' pictured was worn by Commissioner James Hay at the funeral). See more

09.01.2022 The Salvation Army started in Australia on this day 140 years ago - within 3 years the Salvos would commence in Geelong on 24 September 1883

09.01.2022 Online meeting for 23rd August.

08.01.2022 The MSB presents ‘A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE’ with Marina Prior and Michael Cormick. Enjoy a night full of music and songs from hit musicals that have taken New Yor...k's Broadway and London's West End by storm. The concert will also feature songs from The Salvation Army's Gowans & Larsson musicals. Saturday, 5 June, 7.30pm at the George Woods PAC, Ringwood. Tickets from: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/msb/ Adults $30 - Concession $25 See more

07.01.2022 Hi there friends, Here is the video for Sunday 9th of August. God Bless

04.01.2022 This amazing young lady had a birthday last week and instead of getting presents she asked her mum if she could make cakes to raise money for people in need at the moment. She raised over $950 dollars!!! Incredible - she has a beautiful heart . We will be distributing the money to the Geelong Salvo Outreach Van team and Lazarus Community Centre who are caring for the most vulnerable in our city at this time.

04.01.2022 What does giving back mean to you? We are thrilled to see how all communities around the country come together to help support those who need it most this Christmas. Find out how to get involved via our website. #kmartwishingtreeappeal #smallgiftbigheart

04.01.2022 Inspired by the Founder of The Salvation Army's famous rallying call, this is a new reimagining of 'I'll Fight' for 2020. William and Catherine Booth fought tirelessly for justice and for God's will to be done. Will you?

03.01.2022 Don’t forget to turn your clock back 1 hour before going to bed tonight. Pick the easiest clock to change.

03.01.2022 Just over two weeks ago we put a call out to make masks for Geelongs most vulnerable. Homeless, refugees, unemployed and so on. People in our community put the...ir hands up to sew, pack, provide and deliver. Our first lot of masks x2 per pack will be delivered this week. We are working with community groups supporting those most in need. Our first lot of masks to the Salvos Outreach Vans Geelong & Bellarine will go out this week - thats 76 masks. We are now working on an Order for OneCare Geelong. If you sew and would like to support us you are welcome to like our page. Mask Up Geelong

02.01.2022 Online meeting for September 13th. Looking at doctrine 8. God Bless

01.01.2022 He is risen! Hallelujah!