Salvation Army Launches Final Phase of Fundraising for New Augusta Homeless Shelter

The Salvation Army of Augusta has begun the public phase of its "Standing Together – Restoring Hope" capital campaign to construct a new Center of Hope. Officials have secured more than 95% of the $15.7 million target. Less than $1 million remains.

The new facility will sit at 303 Hale Street in Augusta and will take the place of the existing shelter on Greene Street, which has served the community for over 50 years.

"This campaign represents the best of the CSRA," said Maj. Jonathan Raymer, area commander for the Salvation Army of Augusta, per WRDW. "Our community has already stepped forward in remarkable ways to support neighbors experiencing crisis. As we enter this final phase, we are inviting the entire community to stand together and help ensure this new Center of Hope opens strong and ready to serve families, women, and men with dignity and care."

The existing structure on Hale Street will be torn down to make way for construction on the new facility. The new building will boost capacity to serve women and families with children, with separate living environments for families with children, women, and men.

Since 2022, the Center of Hope has helped more than 400 individuals move from homelessness into stable housing. The new building will offer private areas for case management and counseling, centralized services, and safety features built to support stability and transition to housing.

Community members, businesses, and organizations can donate at restoringhopeaugusta.org.