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Women's Auxiliary

Bringing women together to support our mission.

 


The Women's Auxiliary functions as a fundraising and volunteer service group. The group brings together women of all ages from across the South Shore who share a common goal: to support The Salvation Army in its mission of spiritual redemption and social rehabilitation of those it serves.

New members are always welcome. Our meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at The Salvation Army in Plymouth. 

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary started in the United States on July 26, 1883 when an influential group of women (and men) who recognized and appreciated The Salvation Army’s mission offered to help support its work. This was a direct result of the seven Hallelujah Lassies who opened the work in New York City in 1880, landing in Battery Park under the leadership of George Scott Railton.

Although they faced much opposition due to gender, methods, intensity, and presence (in uniform), some influential Christians recognized the validity and value of the Army’s ministry. Seeing the Lassies struggle with little financial means to carry out their mission of compassion and grace, “The Salvation Army Auxiliary League” was born.

Stationed in New York City, Maud Booth solicited members for the local league from among New York’s leading citizens. As members, they were required to defend The Salvation Army, pray for it and contribute $5 annually to support its work. They assisted in obtaining use of suitable halls for meetings at a reasonable rate and bailing out officers who had been arrested illegally. Sewing battalions were organized by the women to refurbish and make clothes for the needy.

From 1890 to 1893, The Salvation Army inaugurated its program of social work in the United States. Membership in the Auxiliary leagues had reached 2,000 by 1893.
In 1900, a department was established at The Salvation Army’s Headquarters to administer and coordinate the affairs of the leagues. More than 100 years later, The Salvation Army in the United States sees the Women’s Auxiliary as a strong and vital support to Army programs.

The Women’s Auxiliary, like The Salvation Army itself, has seen many changes through the years. Still, today’s members serve with the same devotion and enthusiasm as the earliest members.

Women of all ages and backgrounds from our communities are welcome to join. If you are committed to moving The Salvation Army's mission forward and have a passion to help, please contact The Salvation Army in Plymouth. We will set up a time for you to learn more about this great opportunity to help your neighbors in need and arrange a time for you to observe a meeting.  No commitment is needed to observe a meeting.

Members of The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary are asked to attend an hour-long monthly meeting. From delivering reports, giving advice and voting on decisions to helping plan and execute community fundraisers and events, every member's expertise and time is valued. Many of our members also volunteer at other key Salvation Army events including our Back-to-School, Food Pantry, and Christmas Distributions. Membership dues are $12/year.