How The Salvation Army Turlock Corps brought its garden back to life
Turlock Corps officers, after-school kids and volunteers recreate a flourishing corps garden. Lately, anyone looking for Captain Katie Breazeale at the Turlock (California) Corps is unlikely to find her in the office. Instead, she’s probably outside, tending the corps’ garden, which
A peer tutoring program launched at the height of the pandemic—now, it’s expanding
When three ambitious, creative teenagers at Los Angeles Korean Corps noticed the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic had created for their peers—and some of their younger (and older) friends at The Salvation Army—they not only took action, but found a way
How The Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center is meeting the needs of its community
From meeting physical needs through food distributions and grocery gift cards to meeting spiritual needs through counseling and prayer. “I always tell people I'm not in this office for money—I’m in this office because I want to serve,” said Hamilton Service
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
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,
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
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
A conversation on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response with the West’s John Berglund
For more than 20 years, Western Territorial Emergency/Disaster Services Director John Berglund has been on the frontlines of The Salvation Army’s disaster response—responding to both natural and manmade disasters. He served as the Emergency Services Director at The Salvation Army’s U.S.
A former Salvation Army thrift store becomes one stop shop for food and clothing needs
Sally’s Resource Center expands Prescott Corps’ family services. When The Salvation Army closed its thrift store in Prescott, Arizona, leaders didn’t want to send the wrong message. The shuttering of the store in October 2021 did not mark the end of
ARC grad helps others get jobs in the culinary industry
Steps from the Space Needle, you can find Mike Carter in the kitchen, serving up seafood dishes at Matt’s Fish Basket, where he is the general manager and chef. The restaurant, a purveyor of dishes like chowder, fried mussels and
Spring Cleaning: 5 ways to do good and give back by donating to The Salvation Army
Proceeds from Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Donation Centers fund six-month, no-fee alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Spring is here! We’ve made it through the shortened days of winter and we’re finally barreling ahead toward warmer temperatures and longer days. Around
How The Salvation Army is helping those in recovery find God
To find long-term success in addiction recovery, The Salvation Army offers spiritual support as a pillar of its programs. Before receiving help through The Salvation Army, Intake Coordinator Robert Wollitz said he was “anti-higher power” even though he grew up with