New park aims to bring community, outdoors to Medford’s Hope House
Partnership revitalizes vacant lot. By Hillary Jackson - The three-acre lot next to The Salvation Army’s Hope House in Medford, Oregon, sat empty for years and was, by some accounts, an eyesore. A couple years ago, an advisory board member called
Riley witnesses frontlines of Oregon wildfires
A couple who had just moved from Arizona to Oregon a couple weeks ago pulled up a photo on their phone taken from their new home. Across the street were the flames. The blackened area came too close for comfort—but
Salvation Army adds drive-through food pantry on Oregon coast
Salvation Army meets needs at new drive-through food pantry By Melissa Landon - The COVID-19 outbreak in Newport, Oregon, has prevented thousands of people from going to work. “Many people in our community had never been in need before, but suddenly found
Salvation Army serves up meals for truckers in Oregon
Truckers’ Table keeps supply chain going. By Melissa Landon– Kraig Cochran, who works for TC-2 Trucking, encountered an unusual phenomenon one day when he stopped at his usual fueling station off of I-5 Exit 233 in Albany, Oregon. “I saw a trailer sitting
Cascade Division’s music lessons keep kids connected during COVID-19
Before the shutdown, Cascade Divisional Music Director John Opina taught music lessons to around 15 students. During the pandemic, his roster has doubled, with students from throughout Oregon and Southern Idaho joining in via Zoom. As children in the Cascade Division
Oregon Chinese American community donates meals to Salvation Army’s Portland shelters
The Oregon Chinese American community partnered with The Salvation Army to make Mother’s Day special for women living in shelters in the Portland Metro area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort, named the Chinese American Food of Love Day, is a
Salvation Army in Portland partners for Operation Share Hope
The Salvation Army in the Portland Metro launched Operation Share Hope, a coordinated effort of three corps to reach more people in need for food distribution, May 4 at the Lloyd Center shopping mall. Operation Share Hope, combined with The Salvation
Salvation Army expands free childcare for frontline workers in Boise
When Carson’s school shut down, his mother, Melody, didn’t have a backup plan in place until summer, since she shared custody of him. As an essential employee with the Boise Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Center, the situation took an emotional
Salem Kroc Center, AT&T partner to provide free childcare for frontline workers
To support the increasing demand for childcare for first responders and healthcare personnel, The Salvation Army provides free emergency childcare for first responders and healthcare personnel for children ages 4-12 at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in
Salvation Army’s Portland domestic violence shelter sees increase in need
By Hillary Jackson - While orders to stay at home aim to keep people safe by stopping the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, for those who experience domestic violence, quarantine can be dangerous. “Isolation is one of the key tools that abusers
Salvation Army helps following Oregon floods
By Hillary Jackson – The Salvation Army in Pendleton, Oregon is continuing to respond to historic flooding by sending clean-up kits and providing clothing vouchers to those affected as the floodwaters begin to recede in the area. On Feb. 11, a team
Salvation Army cuts ribbon on new program for Portland’s homeless women
By Hillary Jackson The Salvation Army’s Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES) cut the ribbon Nov. 21 for its new hospitality program in Portland, Oregon. The program, set to open Dec. 2, will add to SAFES’ offerings, and will provide basic social services,