Salvation Army honors first Black Officer during Black History Month

Shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page:

This Black History Month, we honor Mabel Broome, the first Black officer in The Salvation Army [commissioned in 1915 in Chicago].

Her courage and faith helped open doors for generations to come, paving the way for greater representation and leadership within the movement. Through her service, Mabel Broome embodied a commitment to God, community, and the mission of doing the most good.

We are grateful for her legacy and the foundation she helped build.

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.