Slum brigades 1) Were a part of the Salvation Army that was sent to instruct the lower class about middle class values, hard work, and temperance.

2) ​​​​​​A part of the YMCA which recruited young Christian men to join and learn about religious values

3) Visited cities and urban areas and cleaned up the area

​​​​​​​4) Held conventions every Thursday night dressed in costumes and chanting