Bakersfield Bridge House: Golden State’s first
Vacant quarters gives new opportunity. The Bakersfield (California) Corps had a vacant house and the Corps Council debated what to do with it—should they rent it? That’s when an idea arose from talking with the Bakersfield Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) administrator. “We
How The Salvation Army helps the community after a disaster
Emergency Disaster Services The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, Texas in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people. At the request of The Salvation Army's National Commander, Commissioner
A model for success beyond camp
‘Leadership Pipeline’ “What do I need to do next, Lord?” That’s the question that led Ed Covert to build a new leadership path not only for himself, but for generations to come. After the first 15 years of his more than 30 years
Broomfield garden community blooms
The Birch Community Garden in Broomfield, Colorado, benefits local children and seniors alike—and grows some 1,000 pounds of produce a year. As the volunteer coordinator of the Birch Community Garden, Sharon Josephs has watched vegetable converts firsthand, many of whom are
Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver
By Alma Bahman— With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California, is billed as the “thrill capital of the world.” But even among the playground of mammoth rides, “Goliath” stands
Built on relationships
These links are key in what we do. Our lives and society are built on relationships. On the other side, broken relationships are the cause of much of our pain and lack of success in all that we endeavor to
L.A. Sparks redesign project turns apartments into homes
Structured gray tweed sofas, patterned mustard accent pillows and framed succulent prints—things you’d probably expect to find in a West Elm catalog, not a shelter for youth coming out of foster care or escaping street life. A recent renovation at The
ARC grad turns to film to tell stories
From addiction and crime to the creative arts. The first time Roland Dario completed a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program, he followed it with college for graphic design. But by his senior year, he found himself ensnared in the
Changing lives, changing communities in the Marshall Islands
Young Men’s Self-Sufficiency Program makes a difference. A new Salvation Army program in the Marshall Islands is making a difference in the lives of young men, their families and the community. Launched in October 2017, the Young Men’s Self-Sufficiency Program aims
Business mogul shares leadership lessons
With Salvation Army roots, Jerre Stead found career success with a foundation of respect. Visionary business leader Jerre Stead recently met with members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council (TEC), comprised of territorial and command leadership. With a long career leading
AdultCon awakens ‘Darkest England’ in Los Angeles
The Salvation Army educates and ministers at annual Los Angeles AdultCon. Since its origin, there are few places The Salvation Army has been unwilling to go. Woven within the fiber of our being is “Darkest England”—the place where the rejected, addicted,
African immigrant outreach a critical touchpoint in Phoenix
Meeting the needs of a population in constant flux, a unique Salvation Army ministry is a welcome fixture in the Phoenix community. Making a home in a new place isn't easy. And when that new place is a new country with