Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia shares post highlighting 1st Black officer

In 1915, Mabel Broome became the first African- American to become an officer in The Salvation Army. 

She led the charge to break the color line and reinforced the Army’s commitment to give leadership roles to women. 

Broome was also one of the first “slum sisters” – female officers who went into a city’s poorest neighborhoods and attended to people’s most basic needs.

This is shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia, CT Facebook page.

The Salvation Army Greater Valley is located at 26 Lester St., Ansonia. 

For information call 203-736-0707.