Lakers Technology Room enhances youth STEM skills at Salvation Army LA Red Shield
The Salvation Army Los Angeles Red Shield Community Center recently unveiled the Lakers Technology Room, a newly renovated computer lab, thanks in part to a partnership between NBA Cares and the Lakers Youth Foundation. The new lab provides the space
Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home
When a seasonal job falls through, and the housing with it, The Salvation Army’s travel assistance fund supports those in need with transportation, including airfare when appropriate. Every year, an influx of seasonal workers descends upon Alaska for jobs in fishing
In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together
After two family shelters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, closed in rapid succession, the city approached The Salvation Army about increasing its shelter capacity and converting the long-serving downtown R.J. Montgomery Center to be an all-family shelter. The result? The revamped RJ
How The Salvation Army restores dignity at the Veterans and Family Center
Renovations boost the healing environment at the Veterans and Family Center in Beaverton, Oregon From the outside, The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center (VFC) looks the same as it did three and a half years ago when Executive Director Major
How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army
Donnie Smith found more than a driving job at the Reno Salvation Army. Donnie Smith was looking for something to do when he first walked into The Salvation Army in Reno, Nevada. A job agent had told him The Salvation Army
In recovery for the long-haul
Woman finds recovery—and a new life—with the help of The Salvation Army Las Vegas Adult Rehabilitation Center. As one half of a long-haul truck driving duo, Christine Kennerknecht logs an average of 200,000 miles a year on the road. She drives
How The Salvation Army’s Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection in Vail Valley
The Salvation Army, Vail Service Extension is growing local connections and nourishing wellness through its Community Garden. In Avon, Colorado, The Salvation Army, Vail Service Extension Community Garden is planting seeds in the soil and hearts of its participants through its all-encompassing
Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire
Updated Aug. 28 In the 17 days after wildfires devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui, through Aug. 25, The Salvation Army coordinated some 176,000 meals through local and nonprofit partnerships as the primary feeding organization for the immediate relief phase of
Finding meaningful connection through the ages
Gary had one question on his mind when staff at the Broomfield, Colorado, Silvercrest Coordinator, came around. “When are the kids coming?” he asked. “I’ve got a whole stack of pictures for them.” The kids he’s referring to attend the elementary school
Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness
Two new Street Level Outreach vans will operate 24/7 in Spokane, Washington. According to Street Level Lead Van Driver Jimmy Maclean, trust is the first step in getting people off the streets and into supportive housing. Gaining trust through compassionate outreach will
How control issues invite a closer connection to God
Maybe you deal with anxiety by going into control mode. If I asked you to tell me specifically what causes you anxiety, what isn’t working in your life, what would you say? Chances are many of you wouldn’t point to
Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing
An in-depth look at how The Salvation Army helps survivors of domestic violence. To prepare herself for working at The Salvation Army West Women’s and Children’s Shelter (The West) in Portland, Oregon, each day, Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate Carol Hendrix said