our Mission
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.
HISTORY
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Houston was founded in 2003 by Lilly Andress in collaboration with The Salvation Army representative Major Dorris Gonzalez. Thirty-three distinguished community leaders joined as charter members as a show of support for The Salvation Army with Lilly serving as the first SAWA president. They chose the butterfly as their symbol, representing new beginnings.