Suisun City Kroc Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls
12-week course brings balance. By Vivian Lopez - Baruch Gould, 75, was in his kitchen and needed to reach something on a high shelf. He climbed on a footstool, but as he reached for the item, one foot began to slip. On
Auburn Corps honors military women
The Salvation Army of Auburn partnered with The Forgotten Soldier Program Saturday, March 16 to celebrate Women’s History Month, by honoring all military women past and present. “We provided refreshments, and truly the ministry of presence through prayer and conversation,”
Salvation Army serves families affected by Oakland teachers strike
The standstill has entered into its second week. Oakland, California, is just the latest U.S. city to garner national attention as its teachers go on strike, demanding smaller class sizes, more student resources, and living wages. Since the calendar turned to
Chico ARP moves forward after Camp Fire
The blaze destroyed the program’s Paradise store and left more than a dozen employees displaced. By Vivian Lopez - Shirley McDowall commutes nearly two hours every day—one way—to get to The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) in Chico, California. But that
Money Management class at Chico Corps puts participant on path to success
By Vivian Lopez - At age 38, Delilah Knight opened her own bank account for the first time in 19 years. She had opened one at 19, but it was left in bad financial standing. This time was different as Knight
Petaluma Corps partners with local agencies to serve transitional age youth
Unused areas of corps building were transformed to create a new nonprofit center with various services By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Petaluma Corps recently partnered with local agencies Mentor Me and Petaluma People Services Center to broaden their scope of
Angel Trees bring college students Christmas joy in Chico
Last year, the Chico Corps served 85 university students during the holidays. By Vivian Lopez - Each year, The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program transforms the holiday season for families in need throughout the USA Western Territory. But in the last few
A witness to flames, rubble firsthand
West’s Chief Secretary gets an up close view of California’s fires. By Christin Thieme - As fires rage across California, Western Territory Chief Secretary Colonel Douglas Riley got an up close view of the disaster. In Northern California, the Butte County sheriff
Salvation Army undeterred by California fires’ impact on its own operations
Part of The Salvation Army’s camp in Malibu burned in the Woolsey Fire, while its entire social service office and thrift store up in Paradise, California, was destroyed by the historic Camp Fire. Wildfires are once again churning across the Golden
SLIDESHOW: Helping Handbags Luncheon and Auction
Event raised nearly $12,000 more than last year’s luncheon. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary in Sacramento, California, held its 14th annual Helping Handbags Luncheon and Auction at McClellan Conference Center. Themed, “Mad Hatter’s Garden” the event auctioned off over 500
Hospitality course creates opportunity in Napa’s leading industry
The Salvation Army in Napa partnered with Napa Valley Adult Education to open the class to the public. By Vivian Lopez - Napa Valley, California, is known the world over for its venerable vineyards sprawling miles of rolling hills, award-winning eateries and
Boxer’s big win adds to legacy of Modesto Red Shield
The center’s boxing program has a history of success with amateur and pro boxers. By Vivian Lopez - Pro boxer Rodney Hernandez came to The Salvation Army Modesto (California) Red Shield Center in November 2017 and told the center’s head boxing coach