154: What a Jerusalem Trip Taught Me About Loving Others with Emily Anderson
Quick programming note: We recorded this episode before recent events unfolded. It doesn’t address the current war in the Middle East but we believe this episode still holds value so we’re sharing it today as planned. Then we’ll be back
How a Salvation Army employment program gets men back on their feet
In San Diego, Salvation Army assistance programs are helping men obtain employment and exit homelessness. Robert Thompson found himself homeless and living in his car due to an ongoing struggle with his mental health. Eventually, he said it led to job
Seattle ARP grad helps men find ‘personal transformation’ through fitness
After conquering the grueling 2,650-mile trek of the Pacific Crest Trail, James Ihrig returned with a newfound sense of purpose. A graduate of The Salvation Army Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP), he was determined to share the lessons he learned
153: Tangible Ways to Help Abolish Poverty with Dr. Matthew Desmond
In the words of French writer Antoine de Saint Exupéry, "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless
Thrift With Me, Episode 5: Shop The Salvation Army in Pasadena with Josue Julio
Learn to shop at your local Salvation Army Thrift Store with Josue Julio. He gives his tips and tricks on how to find the best pieces for your wardrobe. Don't know how to put an outfit together? He has some
Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure
Blood pressure cuffs and educational materials put veterans’ health in their own hands. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), more than 37 percent of veterans have hypertension—a statistic that’s higher than Nevada’s state average for the rest of the
Orange County Salvation Army opens 72-unit Pathways permanent supportive housing
On Oct. 9, The Salvation Army in Orange County, California, held the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Pathways at the Center of Hope. The event signified the completion of the $38 million project that delivered 72 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for
God’s Given Gift of Rest: A Bible Study
I’m not sure if you have trouble observing Sabbath in your daily life. According to Lifeway Research, seven in 10 churchgoers take their Sabbath on Sunday. Few take it on Saturday (5 percent), Friday (1 percent) or Monday (1 percent). For
152: Growing hope family-wide with The Salvation Army
We talk a lot about The Salvation Army’s fight against hunger, homelessness, against poverty. You might remember back to our series on the Pathway of Hope, episodes 88-93. In that series, we explored in depth The Salvation Army’s initiative to break
Salvation Army Hope Center opens in Pasadena with 65 apartments
For more than a year, Suzanne lived in her car—the result of extensive medical bills from breast cancer and then a stroke that left her without a place to call home—but now she is one of the newest residents of
How The Salvation Army nourishes the San Diego community through food and fellowship
A monthly barbecue event unites locals while meeting basic needs, filling plates and souls. A hum of conversation filled the air as guests at The Salvation Army San Diego Centre City Corps community barbecue gathered, enticed by the smell of grilled
Chef gives culinary students the ‘tools to succeed’ after Salvation Army programs
Chef Timothy Tucker’s Culinary Training Academy is a key part of The Way Out initiative. Chef Timothy Tucker knows his Culinary Training Academy has the potential to renew lives; he’s witnessed it. Currently as Director of Culinary Training for The Salvation Army