The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area: Women's Auxiliary

Women's Auxiliary
Ballington Booth, who was the second child of William and Catherine Booth, founders of The

Salvation Army, married Maud Charlesworth in England in 1886. The newlyweds, who both were commissioned officers, were sent to New York in 1887 to reorganize and strengthen The Salvation Army’s division in America. Shortly after arriving in New York, Maud Booth solicited members for the local league. These members were required to defend the Army, pray for it and contribute $5.00 annually to support its work. From 1890 to 1893, The Salvation Army inaugurated its program of social work in the United States and by 1893, membership in the Auxiliary leagues reached 2,000.

In 1900, a department was established at Army Headquarters to administer and coordinate the affairs of the leagues. More than 100 years later, The Salvation Army in the United States still sees the Women’s Auxiliary as a strong and vital supporter of its programs.

The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area Women’s Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary is organized to promote and assist the purpose and work of The Salvation Army within the community. The Women’s Auxiliary for Syracuse Area Services was founded in 1935 and continues as a strong and vital presence today. Its activities include special fund raising events, volunteer work, food and clothing distribution, special seasonal activities, group leadership, etc. The Auxiliary is not independent of The Salvation Army but part of it. The Women’s Auxiliary is a part of the Advisory Organizations’ structure and related to the parent body, the Advisory Board.

Upcoming Events:

Fall Luncheon:
TBA

Current office holders:
Glenna Hall—President
Marjorie Carter—Vice President
Barbara Fero—Secretary
Camille Wicker—Treasurer

For more information about the Women’s Auxiliary or how to become a member, please call 315-479-1321.