Harbor Light to expand continuum of care in San Francisco
A new pilot program will offer recovery services for up to three years. In thoroughly evaluating the needs of the people of San Francisco, The Salvation Army realized it had to evolve its existing programs and services to meet them —
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
5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for those fighting addiction during COVID-19
The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of service in every zip code across the U.S. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to serve in every respect—now more than
46: What One Dad Learned About Addiction, Recovery and the Family’s Role in It With Dave Robbins
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans ages 12 and older battle a substance use disorder. The effects range from deteriorating one’s physical health, to impairing mental functioning and damaging the overall spirit
Back on My Feet has ARC running
Program combats addiction with exercise By Hillary Jackson - Before the sun rises March 6, 24 beneficiaries of the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) stand, circling the center’s parking lot. The men move through a series of stretches, jumping jacks, knee-ups
The six key pillars of Salvation Army service
If there’s one thing we hear time and time again, it’s this: “I thought The Salvation Army was just kettles and thrift stores!”…Which is generally followed by: “I wish more people knew about all The Salvation Army does.” So, allow us
How you can declutter for a cause during Lent
This season, simplify, declutter and give to The Salvation Army. Today is the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day lead up to Easter. Traditionally, the religious observance prepares the believer for Holy Week through prayer
ARC gave grad structure he needed
By Patty Zamora - There are certain dates that stay ingrained in our memory forever. For many struggling with addiction, the day of realizing you can’t fight the urge to use anymore is a date that stands out. This was the case
This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup
People called him “Boxcar” Davis because he would rob trains of their cargo. After years of prison, drug and alcohol addiction, one act of kindness propelled Will Davis from rock bottom to the road to recovery. Watch the Share Change
As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise
Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness. By Caitlin Johnston - To many, it seems innocuous: watching a football game with friends. It’s certainly not on the same level as driving 30 miles to a casino or calling up
Ola Kino Maika’i project brings culture into recovery for Hawaiian women
By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services (FTS) in Honolulu recently received a $278,212 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for its Ola Kino Maika’i 2.0 project, which incorporates cultural practices into the continuum of care for
How I broke out of my family’s cycle of addiction
The following is a transcript of Tyson’s story. Watch him tell it in this video. My dad was a drug dealer and a drug addict, and my mom was also a drug addict. As a kid, I’d have friends coming to my