Coeur D’Alene Kroc Center launches virtual exercise classes
Although it’s now providing emergency services, the center still supports community fitness. The Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center is committed to helping its community stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. First and foremost, however, it has transitioned to an
TOPS helps Grass Valley residents get healthier
The Salvation Army hosts the customized weight loss program in its fellowship hall. By Vivian Lopez - It’s been around 20 years since the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) program started meeting at The Salvation Army in Grass Valley, California. And in that
How getting healthy is good for kids’ brains
As a youth football coach, I often hear from parents that they sign their kids up for sports to keep them fit or keep them out of trouble. Recent studies have shown that participation in sports benefits youth on a
Healthy starts at home
Case manager shows kids how to care for their physical well-being. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Case Manager Angela Kirkpatrick has taken a parking lot and a small community center and turned them into spaces where kids of all ages can
Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls at Salvation Army Suisun City Kroc Center
12-week course teaches practical exercises, like shifting weight from one foot to the other. Baruch Gould, 75, was at his home in his kitchen and needed to reach something high up on shelf. He climbed on a footstool, but as he
Brothers win national boxing titles together
Modesto Red Shield young boxers win National Silver Gloves championships. By Vivian Lopez - Brothers Damon, 8, and Andre, 11, Flores recently hit milestones in their boxing journeys—together. Both brought home national boxing titles in their respective categories after winning crowns at
Salvation Army officer achieves success in wellness journey
Captain Stephanie Lueras has lost over 200 pounds. By Vivian Lopez - Determined to make a change, Captain Stephanie Lueras, Bullhead City/Laughlin Corps Officer, went from struggling to walk to the end of her street to running marathons and participating in triathlons.
Brutal hurricane season prompts EDS action
Panama City, Florida, resident Ashley Johnson and her four young children waited in line for a hot meal from The Salvation Army's mobile feeding kitchen in the late morning heat. The family managed to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Michael as
Free Food Market puts healthy food in reach
Gresham Corps partnership makes healthy living easier. By Hillary Jackson - For Debbie Hynds, eating to maintain her health with diabetes while being on permanent disability can be a challenge. Three years ago, she started going to the Gresham Corps Free Food Market,
Client choice pantry opens in Hobbs
Facility offers new approach to food distribution in the community. The Salvation Army Hobbs Corps Community Center introduced a new way for families in need in the community to receive food—a client choice pantry opened after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug.
Kids Fit Go program to begin rollout
West’s Kroc Centers are getting a jump start on the initiative. By Hillary Jackson - When Fitness Coordinator Dwight Pete tells kids at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain to “build a plate,” he isn’t talking about
5 ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle with your kids
Adopting a healthier lifestyle may be difficult, but it is not something you have to do on your own. In fact, integrating your whole family on the journey will not only be beneficial to everyone’s overall health, but also give