Salvation Army opens new building to expand addiction recovery efforts
The San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) makes the move to Otay Mesa, California. For more than 40 years, The Salvation Army San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) was located in the heart of the city’s downtown. On June 1, a
Giving groceries and hope to veterans in Northern California
The Salvation Army in Redding, California, already had a well-established food distribution program for the general population in need in the community. But when it came to veterans, the corps wanted to do more. So, they did—by recently developing a
Salvation Army opens collaborative psychiatric respite center in San Francisco
The Salvation Army in San Francisco celebrated the first milestone in its initiative to mitigate homelessness in the City by the Bay. In collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, PRC/Baker Places and Tipping Point Community, a new
Northwest Valley Tutoring Program Brings Hope to Underserved Youth
No one has come through this pandemic unscathed and in many communities, the children are impacted the most—especially in low-income areas where resources are thin. At the Northwest Valley Corps in Surprise, Arizona, Captains Mark and Kathy Merritt observed the huge
Dental At Your Door brings smiles to residents of Denver’s Salvation Army shelters
When Jennifer Geiselhofer was 16, a high school friend arranged her first dental assisting job, and she found her lifelong career. She became a registered dental hygienist in her home state of Colorado, and steadfastly believes that everyone should have
Emergency grant helps Flagstaff residents regain hope after a year of loss
While many Americans faced shortages in everything from childcare to housing during this past pandemic year, there was one thing in particularly high demand: hope. This was especially true for a number of Flagstaff, Arizona-based individuals and families who suffered job
Salvation Army helps asylum-seekers crossing the border in Arizona, California
Every day, more people cross the Arizona and California borders seeking asylum. And every day, The Salvation Army’s emergency response teams do what they can to feed, clothe and safely transfer them to new homes. The number of migrants entering the
Salvation Army expands program for pregnant and parenting teens in Boise
The Booth Program for Young Parents will partner with Cardinal Academy to increase its reach. Alexiss Arvizu’s days involve more work than those of most teenagers her age. The 19-year-old is raising an eight-month-old baby, all while attending high school full
Outreach team works with BART to engage those who seek shelter at transit stations
The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center has long been helping people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, but they have now added a new program to their arsenal: the Street Homeless Outreach and Wellness team (SHOW). The SHOW team was developed in
In the San Francisco Salvation Army’s clothing room, clients shop name brand items
There is a new place to get clothing in downtown San Francisco. It certainly has a name you would recognize, and the audience is by invite only. The folks who are invited to acquire sporty brand name items? Salvation Army
Salvation Army COVID-19 impact report
This National Salvation Army Week, we are recognizing The Salvation Army’s impact across the West from the outset of COVID-19. In one year, The Salvation Army in the Western Territory served more than 6 million meals, beverages and snacks, provided more
Report evidences Salvation Army’s expanded efforts to fight human trafficking
The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in New York City is pleased to unveil a landmark report on the worldwide movement’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking. “Roots of Freedom” outlines some of the progress around the