The Salvation Army is a not-for-profit governmental relief agency and is usually among the first to arrive with help after natural or man-made disasters. It has worked to alleviate suffering and help people rebuild their lives. The Salvation Army operates in 122 countries and provides services in 175 different languages and is one of the world's largest providers of social aid. It sells a wide varity of items at inexpensive prices and is open to the public.