In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path
Heather Christenson turned the key and entered the door to the Subway shop at seven in the morning. She started to prep the meat and vegetables before opening, but she felt confused. Her body continuously shook, and the clipboard fell
The Salvation Army expands its Food Pantry of Hope in Oregon’s Lincoln County
The Salvation Army Newport Corps takes its mobile food pantry to Lincoln City on Fridays. On Fridays, Newport (Oregon) Corps Officer Major Raymond Erickson-King can be spotted in Lincoln City along Highway 101—coastal Oregon’s main drag—setting up signs for the corps’
William Booth Center director shares how recovery impacts her life and work
“The one thing that is most important to me in my recovery is being able to be of service,” William Booth Center Director Victoria Delucia said. After graduating from a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), Victoria Deluica said she applied
20 years later: How Kroc Centers shape the way The Salvation Army meets community needs
Twenty years ago, the first Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened in San Diego, California, realizing Joan Kroc’s dream for all people to have recreational, educational and cultural arts opportunities. During her final visit before her death,
The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Texas
Following the fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, The Salvation Army of San Antonio has been providing much-needed support in the city of Uvalde, Texas. The attack, which occurred on May 24, saw 21 fatalities and at least 17
In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming
A few years ago, The Salvation Army in Long Beach, California, conducted a needs assessment during its capital campaign to expand the preexisting corps to a Red Shield Center—a community center with recreation opportunities and social services. From the assessment,
New in the US, Salvation Army volunteer fulfills self by helping others
Karen Clark finds her 'loose ends' resolved at the Monterey Peninsula Corps. Karen Clark needed something to do. It was October 2020—not an easy time to find opportunities amid the burgeoning COVID pandemic. Clark and her husband had just arrived in
Salvation Army’s anti-human trafficking report evidences impact in Western U.S.
The Salvation Army Western Territory is continuing its fight against human trafficking, releasing its 2021 Annual Impact Report for its efforts in the Western U.S. The report identifies the Army’s efforts and illuminates the larger need for engaging Salvationists and
World turned right side up: An atheist’s story of finding God
I found God at the Dallas-Lovefield Airport when I was on a business trip. The trip had been a particularly trying and stressful one. As I was sitting at the gate waiting for my flight home, my mind was broiling
How The Salvation Army Kroc Center Ice arena is impacting the San Diego community
From public skating hours to ice hockey teams and figure skating lessons, there’s something for everyone at Kroc Center Ice. Nearly 20 years ago, the late Joan Kroc witnessed The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center transform her vision
Salvation Army Center of Hope turns to research to end chronic homelessness
A bold vision calls for fresh approaches. Divisional Secretary for Orange County (California) Major Nesan Kistan has a bold plan: End chronic homelessness in Orange County in three years. This is a daunting task. More than 7,000 individuals are estimated to live
Food is fresh and hope is real at California’s Yuba-Sutter Corps
Yuba Sutter’s Fresh Fridays is a free, outdoor client choice food market. “When I do Fresh Fridays, I get excited,” Yuba Sutter (California) Corps Officer Major Julius Murphy said. That’s when he said he witnesses the difference The Salvation Army is