The ARC: Fighting addiction for over 100 years
By Clinton Trimmer, Captain - In 1920, when The Salvation Army established the Western Territory, the Men’s Industrial Homes—precursor to the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs)—were already a mainstay of the Army’s work with the poor and marginalized. These homes functioned primarily
Partnership allows Salvation Army to lease underutilized ARC warehouses
Collaboration with startup creates new revenue source for West’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Western Territory partnered with Warehouse Exchange—an online warehouse space leasing platform—earlier this year to lease out underused space at its Adult Rehabilitation Center
Cal South, ARC headquarters finds new home in Carson
Move to Carson marks Army’s departure from longtime Long Beach office building. By Hillary Jackson - The California South Division and Adult Rehabilitation Center Command moved to a new joint headquarters in Carson, California, beginning July 24. The move marks The Salvation
Fire at Salvation Army Perris Adult Rehabilitation Center
Perris (California) facility engulfed in flames A fire broke out at The Salvation Army Riverside Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) located in Perris, California, the afternoon of July 28, beginning in the warehouse section of the facility and growing to engulf the
Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure
By Hillary Jackson– Shoppers may have had to wear masks and keep a distance, but that did not stop them from lining up around The Salvation Army Pasadena Family and Antiques stores for the reopening May 22. They were eager to
ARCC partners with camps for work and play during COVID-19
By Hillary Jackson - “It’s amazing right here,” Jason said, pausing from his work to maintain a trail at Camp Mt. Crags with other beneficiaries from the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC). Motioning to the rocky edifices topped with crosses
ARC Connect brings peace of mind during COVID-19
By Hillary Jackson– While Jeremy* was safe from COVID-19 while working toward recovery from addiction at The Salvation Army Oakland Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), his mind was on his family, who were feeling the effects of the pandemic at home. Oakland ARC
Salvation Army still offering addiction rehabilitation amid COVID-19
A message from the Territorial Commander: Hello, everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. My wife and I are here today at The Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California.
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
Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need
Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate need and ensure ongoing programming. The Salvation Army is committed to doing its part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of its customers,
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
Honolulu ARC partnership keeps items out of the landfill
Partnership promotes environment, rehab Kauai had a problem: With only so much space for garbage, the Hawaiian island’s landfill was filling up. A major culprit of adding waste? The island’s thrift stores. Unsold items would end up in the trash, and