Apparently the Salvation Army treats homeless people like shit?

There's a bit of a vibe about the Salvation Army in my country (England) that they look down on the homeless and see themselves as superior in some way. The homeless people I know (which included myself for a short period) are not especially keen. But then, the same is true of many shelters and charities. Being homeless is such a strange, altered state of reality that I think it's hard for people to understand the motivations and feelings of people who are.

I don't see any problem in giving to charities, but if you give money directly to homeless people and sit down and have a chat with them about general things (and treat them as a human), you'll make a real difference. Although they get used to people ignoring them and pretending they don't even exist, it does make a nice change when someone treats you as a normal person who has problems, the same as the rest of us.

For some people, not tolerating their bullshit is enough to be translated into being treated like 'shit'.
I have never heard this about them and they do a lot to help their local communities.
Sure a lot of stuff is donated and they use volunteers, but what charity doesn't?

I spent some time homeless, and a lot of shelters have staff that are pretty judgmental towards homeless people. Some assume that your homelessness stems from some moral shortcoming or personality flaw. Problem is, with a few exceptions, usually, they're right.

They are a Christian organization spouting fear and hate and very judgemental. I put change in their baskets at Xmas, but that's all. I think the Salvation Army exists mostly for the Salvation Army.

"Someone" is not a reliable source, maybe you could go and look at some of the services they offer and then make a judgement call on the salvation army

I have heard from several sources they are more/most concerned with generating income from their properties ... as paid directly in the form of their homeless clients benefits going directly to the SA and the client getting what is left. 99% of the food/clothes they give out are donated. The footsoldirs/tin shakers are unpaid volunteers. An "effective" business model? Oh yes, I think so. But for whom? Follow the money!!!!

I have only heard good things about them. I still donate to them.

Have you ever been to a 'Salvation Army?' To see the clothes donated? Do you have any clue the profits made? From your donations?
2years ago I was planning a trip north. I picked out a heavy coat. The price was $20.00 but I felt I would need it...And changed my mind MID transaction. The cashier refused to give me my money back. I will NEVER cross their door again! I hadn't left the building... still at the register and I wasn't given the opportunity to get a refund.

Donate to a place that helps woman and children.

If you want to help, try occasionally cleaning out your pantry. Donate cans and boxed foods. Search through your child's Toy Box and take these to a homeless shelter.
My personal believe is that it's harder for the children to adjust.
I never had to move a lot. I always remained in the same place.
I do have a "local" trade/exchange group. It's free to join makes it easier to get rid of items you no longer use. WWW.Freecycle.Org. Every city should have this. You can ask for or offer items. They come to you to pick up. Arrangements are made via email.

The Salvation Army are always out helping the homeless in Australia

In aust. They are good people and do good so. I can't say