‘We will not stop’—volunteering during a pandemic
Denver residents Elias and Candy Salgado began helping a few families in need by using their own finances, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the number of financially vulnerable families skyrocketed. A friend suggested they go to The Salvation Army for
The Way Home: Finding stability after 38 years homeless
On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more than 38 years, Duane was one of them, until he found his way to The Salvation Army's Bell Shelter, a
Blessings In Disguise: Finding community in the midst of crisis
With COVID-19 upending the livelihoods of millions of working people in America, it’s hard to imagine how those who are experiencing homelessness are dealing with the pandemic. Working with the city of Anaheim, The Salvation Army seeks to address both
Asylum: A Journey of Faith and Hope
Last year, more than 20,000 people came to the United States seeking asylum due to threat of persecution. The Seruyange’s fled from their home country of Uganda in search of safety for their two young children, but when they arrived
Airwave Angels: Using Walkie-Talkies to Spread the Gospel
In our fifth and final video from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, we visit the island of Imiej, where there’s no cell service, Wi-Fi, data or any other modern means of communication. To work around this, The Salvation Army’s
Breaking the Cycle: Finding Hope in the Midst of Addiction
Thomas Wolf had a wife and two kids, was a homeowner and successful case worker in San Francisco. That all came crashing down when he became addicted to painkillers as a result of a surgery. As his addiction took over
Autism and the Church
Part of The Salvation Army's mission is to meet the needs of individuals of all backgrounds, without discrimination. Some needs are more unique than others and require special attention. Dalton was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age,
Life in the Marshall Islands: God’s Work in the Remote Pacific Island Nation
With no running water and scant electricity, where short-range radio is the only means of communication, modern life in the Jaluit Atoll presents many challenges for the Marshallese people. But there's also a strong sense of community, hope, and faith. In
Human Hearts
Bullied for her differences, a determined young ballerina with cerebral palsy braves the stage only to be confronted by her greatest fear. Read the transcript of the video here: “If human hearts are often tender, and human minds can pity know, if
Comfort in Grief: Losing a Loved One
Donna struggled with substance addiction from the beginning. Family hurt and an abusive relationship followed. Her high-school-aged daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease and passed away. Watch Donna's story as she shares how she made it through and kept
Thrift Haul at The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, Episode 3
Have we mentioned what a deal it is to shop at your local Salvation Army Family Thrift Store? From name-brand T-Shirts to USC sweatshirts, you can find it all. And all at a discount! Watch to get some ideas on
Harvesting Hope: Growing a Christ-like Community
Centered between Portland and Seattle, the small city of Centralia, Washington, faces a declining economy and an increase in homelessness, drug abuse and community discontent. The Salvation Army is responding in an unorthodox way: by maintaining a farm that can