The ARC: Fighting addiction for over 100 years
By Clinton Trimmer, Captain - In 1920, when The Salvation Army established the Western Territory, the Men’s Industrial Homes—precursor to the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs)—were already a mainstay of the Army’s work with the poor and marginalized. These homes functioned primarily
Partnership allows Salvation Army to lease underutilized ARC warehouses
Collaboration with startup creates new revenue source for West’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Western Territory partnered with Warehouse Exchange—an online warehouse space leasing platform—earlier this year to lease out underused space at its Adult Rehabilitation Center
Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure
By Hillary Jackson– Shoppers may have had to wear masks and keep a distance, but that did not stop them from lining up around The Salvation Army Pasadena Family and Antiques stores for the reopening May 22. They were eager to
ARC Connect brings peace of mind during COVID-19
By Hillary Jackson– While Jeremy* was safe from COVID-19 while working toward recovery from addiction at The Salvation Army Oakland Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), his mind was on his family, who were feeling the effects of the pandemic at home. Oakland ARC
Back on My Feet has ARC running
Program combats addiction with exercise By Hillary Jackson - Before the sun rises March 6, 24 beneficiaries of the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) stand, circling the center’s parking lot. The men move through a series of stretches, jumping jacks, knee-ups
Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need
Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate need and ensure ongoing programming. The Salvation Army is committed to doing its part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of its customers,
ARC gave grad structure he needed
By Patty Zamora - There are certain dates that stay ingrained in our memory forever. For many struggling with addiction, the day of realizing you can’t fight the urge to use anymore is a date that stands out. This was the case
Honolulu ARC partnership keeps items out of the landfill
Partnership promotes environment, rehab Kauai had a problem: With only so much space for garbage, the Hawaiian island’s landfill was filling up. A major culprit of adding waste? The island’s thrift stores. Unsold items would end up in the trash, and
Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger
Facility made room for more beds, need in the area By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Stockton, California, recently expanded its bed capacity to serve more beneficiaries amid increasing need in the area. When Stockton ARC Administrators
ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’
By Patty Zamora - Last November, Shannon Brown-Cervantes was addicted to alcohol and was housing many of her family members. When her niece told her she and her boyfriend were moving in as well, it pushed her over the edge. That
National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space
By Hillary Jackson - For years, the San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center’s (ARC) women’s program rented space from The Salvation Army Door of Hope campus. But when Door of Hope got a grant to build a state-of-the-art facility, it meant there
As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise
Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness. By Caitlin Johnston - To many, it seems innocuous: watching a football game with friends. It’s certainly not on the same level as driving 30 miles to a casino or calling up