The Salvation Army beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole". The Army was founded in 1865 in London by one-time Methodist circuit-preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine as the East London Christian Mission, and can trace its origins to the Blind Beggar tavern. In 1878 Booth reorganised the mission, becoming its first General and introducing the military structure which has been retained as a matter of tradition. Its highest priority is its Christian principles. The current international leader of The Salvation Army and chief executive officer (CEO) is General Brian Peddle, who was elected by the High Council
The Salvation Army, Canada Bermuda) staff band, which is sponsored by a territorial headquarters, travels and records on a regular basis. The Salvation Army, Canada The Salvation Army in Canada (nicknamed "Sally Annes") is an evangelical Christian church known for its charity work with a motto `Giving Hope Today`. It began operating in Canada in 1882. Today, it operates in 400 communities in Canada and Bermuda. The Salvation Army Archives is in Toronto and the Salvation Army’s Training College (formerly in Toronto) is in Winnipeg. The Salvation Army Canada is an administrative unit of The Salvation Army that serves Canada. The territory is divided