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Many Christians work to help their communities become better places to live. They see this as putting their Christian faith into action.

Christian churches are often open all day for quiet reflection, and services are regularly held with all being made welcome. In this way, churches can help those who are lonely and provide support.

Rites of passage are held in local churches so that the community can be involved. Churches also often run youth groups, giving local children a place to participate in activities.

Churches often provide help and advice for those in need, and many Christians volunteer for local charities.

Many churches and Christians run food banks from their church halls. Some Christians volunteer as street pastors, going out onto the streets at night to care for those in need and those who are at risk of harm.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian charitable organisation. It sets up food kitchens, organises toy collections at Christmas and offers an advice network.

The organisation has set up affordable nurseries so that parents of young children can return to work easily and provide for their family. It also runs summer camps and after-school clubs to provide children with a safe environment to gain independence and life skills.

The Salvation Army seeks to represent the vulnerable in society and attends political conferences. It provides addiction support and fights to end modern-day slavery, and it also provides support for the elderly, such as activities to prevent old people from feeling isolated.