The Salvation Army women who served donuts to the troops fried them in soldiers' helmets. They were known as "Donut Lassies" and are credited with popularising donuts in the United States. National Doughnut Day is now celebrated on the first Friday of June every year, starting in Chicago of 1938, to honour those who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War l. As of 23 October 2016 the Salvation Army operates in 128 countries and provides services in 175 different languages. For administrative purposes, the Salvation Army divides itself geographically into 5 zones and the "zonal departments" at International Headquarters in London, United
The Salvation Army in Australia of child sexual abuse and failed to investigate, discipline, sack and prosecute sex offenders while boys and girls were beaten, bashed and raped. The Royal Commission published a case study report on the findings and recommendations for one of the abovementioned case studies. The Salvation Army in Australia The Salvation Army, Australia Territory (nicknamed "Salvos" in Australian English) is an evangelical Christian church known for its charity work. It began operating in Australia in the late 19th Century. The first Salvation Army meeting in Australia was held in 1880. Edward Saunders and John Gore led the meeting from the back