How your used goods help people find addictions recovery with The Salvation Army
When you donate goods to The Salvation Army—clothing, furniture, appliances and even cars—those items are then sold at the Family Stores. The Family Stores are directly connected to The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Through these cost-free, biblically based programs, The
I’ve seen the Spirit move through art
Who knew social media could bring over 50 recovering addicts from The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to a place of hope, through art? After admiring the work of Bay Area artist Brian Arriaga, we reached out. Through different pieces of
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
Alameda County launches new construction training program
By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army in Alameda County, California, recently concluded its pilot three-week Construction Training Program, held in partnership with Associated Builders and Constructors, Inc. Northern California Chapter (ABC NorCal) at the Oakland Chinatown Corps—just the latest workforce
Orange County opens temporary emergency shelter
The 224-bed facility is phase one of the Army’s plan. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army Orange County (California) and the city of Anaheim held a ribbon cutting Jan. 31 for a 224-bed temporary homeless shelter on the property of the
Driving revenue for ministry
In the market for a used car (or food truck)? Try your local Salvation Army. By Jared McKiernan - Brandon Adams isn’t your quintessential used car salesman. He greets his customers with a confidence and warmth. He asks them a few questions
KOA Brigade ministers in Albuquerque
For Spring Campaigns, the KOA Brigade from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont traveled to New Mexico, where it ministered in three corps. During the week, the cadets let a worship night at the Albuquerque Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP).
Salvation Army helps NFL divert waste from Super Bowl LII
The Salvation Army is playing a key role in helping the National Football League divert waste generated by Super Bowl LII. The waste includes five miles of mesh fencing, 100,000 square feet of carpeting, office furniture, clothing, hand warmers and many
Callaways given National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, donate prize to Salvation Army
By Marlene Klotz-Collins - After 93,000 online votes, the National Association of REALTORS® and its distinguished Good Neighbor Award announced that JoAnn and Joseph Callaway, members of The Salvation Army National Advisory Board and Phoenix Advisory Board, won the Web Choice
What happens to donations The Salvation Army can't use?
Diverting waste continues to help fund The Salvation Army’s residential recovery program. By Dave Werstine - Recycling in the United States didn't become en vogue until the 1980s, but for The Salvation Army, it's been a way of life for much longer
Eagle River (Alaska) Family store reopens after five years
Grand opening featured door prizes and special deals, including one-dollar jeans and sweaters. By Thomas Brown - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) opened a new Family Store in Eagle River, Alaska, following nearly two years of construction. The new 24,000-square-foot doubles