The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program
PROGRAM STATS
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There are 51 active volunteer chaplains and 1 part-time paid staff person
Rev. Alexis Twito
Our chaplains responded to 69 call-outs in 6 of the 7 Police Districts In 2016, chaplains were called to 26 homicides, 14 police support calls, 5 suicides, 4 fatal accidents, 3 infant deaths, 3 persons in distress, 2 accidental deaths, 1 house fire w/ fatality Since the program’s beginning, chaplains have attended multiple prayer vigils, holiday events in Districts 4, 5, & 7, National Nights Out in Districts 2, 4, 6, & 7, Adopt-a-Block, The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop, Feed the Kids summer meal program, Stuff the Squad, monthly Faith-Based Initiative and/or Crime & Safety meetings in their districts, and more… Our chaplains represent 13 denominations from 39 different churches
The Salvation Army 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-302-4300 x2290 [email protected]
Milwaukee
OUR MISSIONS The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of
Stuff the Squad food donation event at Pick ’n Save
God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
partnership with the community, will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through community-based, problem-oriented,
Updated as of 4/21/17
Chaplaincy Program
www.samilwaukee.org/milwaukee/ chaplaincy_program
The Milwaukee Police Department, in
Chaplain volunteers at The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop
The Salvation Army
and data-driven policing.
Doing the most good… … together...
THE PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
OF THE SALVATION ARMY CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
EMERGENCY CHAPLAINS
Chaplains on the Emergency Roster have completed training with The Salvation Army and Milwaukee Police Department
They are called to critical incidents when police determine emotional and spiritual care is needed; these incidents could include: homicides, suicides, severe accidents, infant deaths, and persons in distress
On-scene they assist officers by caring for those in crisis, so that people can receive support and access to important community resources
The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program is a partnership with the Milwaukee Police Department, which provides emotional and spiritual care and support to those
Chaplains join Prayer for a Summer of Unity & Peace 2016
who have experienced a traumatic incident. By bringing together citizens, police officers, and
COMMUNITY CHAPLAINS
When volunteers first join our program, they are asked to volunteer for 3-6 months as a community chaplain
In this capacity, our volunteers engage in community outreach and work alongside Milwaukee Police for community-building initiatives
The goal of this ministry is to help build positive relationships and support community members in a proactive way, before crime hits
members of all faith backgrounds, this program seeks to foster real change in places affected by trauma and violence. Through multiple opportunities for volunteer engagement, our chaplains aim to build relationships and safe neighborhoods, identify root causes
Program Requirements Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (Online) Safe From Harm certification (Online)
of trauma that shatter lives, and to
Spiritual & Psychological First Aid—14 hrs
provide assistance which
MPD Citizen Academy Training—21 hrs
empowers individuals to make
FEMA IS100, IS200 (Online)
changes in their lives.
Grief Following Trauma—14 hours Pass The Salvation Army & Milwaukee Police Department background checks 2 year commitment, valid driver’s license Chaplain Bell-Ringing Challenge, Police District 6
For more information please contact
There are 51 active volunteer chaplains and 1 part-time paid staff person
Rev. Alexis Twito
Our chaplains responded to 69 call-outs in 6 of the 7 Police Districts In 2016, chaplains were called to 26 homicides, 14 police support calls, 5 suicides, 4 fatal accidents, 3 infant deaths, 3 persons in distress, 2 accidental deaths, 1 house fire w/ fatality Since the program’s beginning, chaplains have attended multiple prayer vigils, holiday events in Districts 4, 5, & 7, National Nights Out in Districts 2, 4, 6, & 7, Adopt-a-Block, The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop, Feed the Kids summer meal program, Stuff the Squad, monthly Faith-Based Initiative and/or Crime & Safety meetings in their districts, and more… Our chaplains represent 13 denominations from 39 different churches
The Salvation Army 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-302-4300 x2290 [email protected]
Milwaukee
OUR MISSIONS The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of
Stuff the Squad food donation event at Pick ’n Save
God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
partnership with the community, will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through community-based, problem-oriented,
Updated as of 4/21/17
Chaplaincy Program
www.samilwaukee.org/milwaukee/ chaplaincy_program
The Milwaukee Police Department, in
Chaplain volunteers at The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop
The Salvation Army
and data-driven policing.
Doing the most good… … together...
THE PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
OF THE SALVATION ARMY CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
EMERGENCY CHAPLAINS
Chaplains on the Emergency Roster have completed training with The Salvation Army and Milwaukee Police Department
They are called to critical incidents when police determine emotional and spiritual care is needed; these incidents could include: homicides, suicides, severe accidents, infant deaths, and persons in distress
On-scene they assist officers by caring for those in crisis, so that people can receive support and access to important community resources
The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program is a partnership with the Milwaukee Police Department, which provides emotional and spiritual care and support to those
Chaplains join Prayer for a Summer of Unity & Peace 2016
who have experienced a traumatic incident. By bringing together citizens, police officers, and
COMMUNITY CHAPLAINS
When volunteers first join our program, they are asked to volunteer for 3-6 months as a community chaplain
In this capacity, our volunteers engage in community outreach and work alongside Milwaukee Police for community-building initiatives
The goal of this ministry is to help build positive relationships and support community members in a proactive way, before crime hits
members of all faith backgrounds, this program seeks to foster real change in places affected by trauma and violence. Through multiple opportunities for volunteer engagement, our chaplains aim to build relationships and safe neighborhoods, identify root causes
Program Requirements Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (Online) Safe From Harm certification (Online)
of trauma that shatter lives, and to
Spiritual & Psychological First Aid—14 hrs
provide assistance which
MPD Citizen Academy Training—21 hrs
empowers individuals to make
FEMA IS100, IS200 (Online)
changes in their lives.
Grief Following Trauma—14 hours Pass The Salvation Army & Milwaukee Police Department background checks 2 year commitment, valid driver’s license Chaplain Bell-Ringing Challenge, Police District 6
