Refuge in Tucson
New Hospitality House will offer 110 beds and two family apartment units. By Shawna Kroh - The Salvation Army in Tucson, Ariz., will open its new family-focused shelter this month as part of a shift to adapt to the city’s changing face
Project HOPE focuses on families
With long shelter wait lists in Phoenix, project connects people to services and housing. The Salvation Army Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach to Place and Empower) has connected individuals experiencing homelessness in Phoenix to human services and housing since 1996. According to Brent
Real Estate Wednesdays creators bring focus to ARC
New initiative places ARC trucks and information on more than 200 title company desks. By Marlene Klotz-Collins - Two Scottsdale Realtors with a passion for The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) are engaging title companies throughout the Metropolitan Phoenix area in a
Army recognized by the ‘Heart of Yuma’
Yuma Salvation Army receives ‘Outstanding Non-Profit of Organization’ award By Kari Tatar - Photo Caption: Captain Randy and Tracie Hartt accept award for The Salvation Army in Yuma. The Salvation Army of Yuma won ‘Outstanding Non-Profit Organization’ at the 15th Annual ‘Heart of
Salvation Army present amid Arizona floods
Mesa corps distributes food, water and ice to 100 residents The Salvation Army is providing limited assistance to families affected by the Sept. 8 flash flooding incident in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. The Salvation Army is expecting to have representatives
Southwest division sends military kids to camp
By Melany Stroupe - More than 100 Valley kids from military families left for a weeklong summer camp at Camp Ponderosa Ranch in Heber, Ariz. Kids ages 7 to 12 left Monday Aug. 28, for all the archery, fishing, zip lining, arts
Finding jobs for Phoenix
The Salvation Army joins forces with Goodwill to aid job seekers By Melany Stroupe - With an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, Arizona ranks higher than most states, leaving many families and individuals facing dire straits with the loss of a job;
Doing the ‘roast’ good
Tempe Corps opens coffee shop near Arizona State University By Melanie Stroupe - Tempe Corps Officers Lts. Chris and Latisa Ratliff are adding baristas to their job titles with a new youth ministry. Searching for a way to connect with students at Arizona
Nicholas Vujicic of “Life Without Limbs” to speak for Salvation Army
Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or feet. Picture your life without the ability to walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic. Without any medical explanation or warning, Vujicic was
Veterans find homes in Phoenix
Project H3 Vets houses more than 200 homeless veterans. By Melany Stroupe and Vivian Gatica - The White House made a bold statement recently, declaring Phoenix as the first U.S. city to house all locally identified chronically homeless veterans. When Greg Stanton became
Making melodies
Las Vegas Citadel brings music to youth The Las Vegas Citadel Corps is bringing music education to its youth every week through its youth music ministry. Presently, the corps provides opportunities for music instruction and worship, which include Youth Band, Singing Company,
Southwest to host RKC leadership seminar
The division is home to three Red Kettle Clubs By Marlene Klotz-Collins - Student members, faculty sponsors and parents involved in the three Red Kettle Clubs (RKC) in the Phoenix area will gather on March 29 at Southwest Divisional Headquarters for a