Gardening grows more than produce
GrowGood participant finds new career calling. By Albert Viera - When I came to The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Southern California, it seemed like a nightmare. I was out of a job with no home, very little money and no
New Medi-Cal program benefits Bell Shelter
Instead of getting short-term outpatient care, clients will now receive ongoing treatment, tailored to their specific needs. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The Salvation Army Bell Shelter—one of the largest homeless shelters in the Western U.S.—will soon be able to expand its
Haven transitions from LA campus
Bell Shelter, meanwhile, gains funding approval for 225 beds, some of which will be reserved for veterans. A typical work day for Krystina Robinson sounds something like this: “So, what are you passionate about?” “What excites you?” “Where do you want to be long
Bell Shelter begins permanent housing project
The Bell Oasis Apartments are slated for a spring 2018 opening. By Laurie Bullock - The Bell (California) Shelter officially broke ground on a new project to add 64 affordable studio apartment units as permanent supportive dwellings for the homeless, including those
Bell Shelter to introduce permanent housing
The Salvation Army hopes to spur nearby cities to action with a forthcoming 68,000 square-foot project. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - One of the largest homeless shelters in the Western U.S. will soon grow even larger as part of a plan to
‘Growing good’ at Bell Shelter
Urban garden has produced 500 pounds of fresh produce this year. By Lizeth Beltran - A seed was planted in Brad Pregerson’s mind. He wanted to grow organic produce for the residents of The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, where he’d been serving in