Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

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Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The Salvation Army of Southern California is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Q: How will my monthly gift be used?

100% of your gift supports programs in Southern California that fight hunger, homelessness, and hardship, meeting the most urgent needs in your local community.

Q: How can I manage my monthly gift?

Your gift will recur each month until you cancel. Sign in to your GoFundMe Pro donor account using the email address you donated with, then select your recurring donation and Manage donation to update, pause, or cancel it. You can also use the management link in your receipt. For help, contact infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org or (562) 264-3619.

Be someone your neighbors can count on. Join the Army of Hope, a community of monthly donors helping The Salvation Army serve people in need throughout the year.

Your monthly gift helps provide food, shelter, and essential support to neighbors in your community. Together, we can bring hope when hunger, homelessness, or an unexpected crisis makes life difficult.

Give with joy every month. Bring hope close to home.

Last year, committed donors enabled us to:

Serve over 2.5 million meals and distribute groceries to neighbors who are hungry.
Put a roof over the heads of over 2,600 neighbors, nightly.
Provide vital services to more than 600,000 people and families in need. Distributed 150,000 gifts and toys.
Distributed over 157,000 items of clothing. Provided almost 95,000 personal comfort kits.

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About The Salvation Army

Since 1865, The Salvation Army has served people in need without discrimination. Here in Southern California, our local corps and service centers provide food assistance, shelter, and other essential services throughout the year.

When you make a donation, we assist those in need right in your neighborhood.