Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto
The staff at The Salvation Army in Modesto, California, began noticing a gap in older adults' services in the community when they saw seniors walking near the Red Shield Community Center to get a bit of exercise. The seniors would
22 good things that happened in 2022
In 2022, like so many years before, The Salvation Army continued to meet the needs of communities around the world without discrimination. From providing resources for people facing pandemic inflation in the U.S. to offering humanitarian aid in response to
Caring counts down the top stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, Caring has rounded up our top 10 stories from the last 12 months. Most-read, and most-loved, by you. While we cover a variety of topics from homelessness and hunger to addiction recovery and senior
Light of the World: The General’s 2022 Christmas Message
When I consider the star that was a significant part of the first Christmas story, I’m reminded that scientists view the stars in the sky very differently than I do. For instance, they use light years to measure the distance
For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment
Yecenia Vasquez-Betancourt still remembers the Barbie doll she received as a child from The Salvation Army in Arizona. That year, she said, finances were tight, and her mom had turned to The Salvation Army for some of the family’s basic
Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run
Greeley (Colorado) Toy Run founder reflects on over 30 years of service. For the last 37 years, motorcyclists have gathered on the first Sunday in December to support The Salvation Army Greeley (Colorado) Corps Angel Tree toy distribution. When the toy run
How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army
The San Francisco Kroc Center’s ugly sweater sparks conversations in person and online. The Salvation Army San Francisco Kroc Center wanted to do something different for the 2022 holiday season—something unexpected. Kroc Center Corps Officer Captain Arwyn Rodriguera said, “One day, Katie
SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking
The Salvation Army program continues to change lives in Las Vegas through trauma-informed care. Out of 10 nominees, The International Anti-Slavery Commission voted The Salvation Army Southern Nevada as best in “Survivor Care” at an awards gala Oct. 29. The award recognized
Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project Builds Hope for San Diegans
The Salvation Army in San Diego has a vision to expand its efforts to reach more community members in need through the $100 million Rady Center development project at the Centre City facility in downtown San Diego. The nearly 200,000 square
When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in
Santa Fe (New Mexico) Corps Officer Lt. Ismael Gutierrez got a call in early November. On the other end, a man from the government said a nearby Native American settlement, Pueblo of Acoma, had been out of water for a
How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater
Kroc partnership provides opportunities to get involved and grow in the arts. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, aims to be “a safe place to belong and grow” for its 15,000 members and the 3,000
How The Salvation Army brings the holidays to those in emergency foster care
Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps helps to create holiday cheer for those in their care. For many people, the holidays mark the best time of the year. It’s a time typically spent with family and loved ones, but how might children