The Salvation Army Empire State Division is committed to meeting human needs across 48 counties in Upstate New York and Sayre, Pennsylvania. We have social service hubs located in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, with Salvation Army officers and volunteers serving over 200 total communities. 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 God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.