The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Waltham Corps Community Center serves Waltham and surrounding communities as both a church and a social service hub. Its feeding program and food pantry are open to all, and year-round programs help kids from low-income communities thrive. Families can also turn to the corps for back-to-school support, with distributions that give students the supplies they need, and for overnight summer camp opportunities ranging from swimming to the arts.

Salvation Army officers lead the Waltham corps, assessing local needs, delivering programs and directing ministries, and serving as both executive director and pastor. The organization dates to 1865, when William Booth began the East London Christian Mission, and it remains committed to meeting human needs in Jesus’ name without discrimination. Local fundraising events help send Waltham-area youth to camp, buy school supplies and support programs throughout the year.

What to Know

• Captain Marsha Barter is the corps’ officer.
• Shamrockin’ Eve is an evening of food, fun and entertainment that benefits the community center.
• The Salvation Army also invites donations to support veterans.
• Nationally, The Salvation Army assists roughly 30 million Americans each year.