Carson City Corps teams up to keep homeless off cold streets
With reporting by Samantha Jarosz - Andy was sleeping on the streets of Carson City, Nevada, using a water bottle as a pillow. When he woke up, it was frozen solid. “It showed how cold and how desolate and how lonely and
Integrating refugees
The Salvation Army across Europe works to find a home for those on the move. By Ced Hills, Major - Europe witnessed the largest migration movement since World War II in 2015 as more than 900,000 people made the treacherous journey across the
Housing first, care second
Pathway to Housing’s simple yet revolutionary way to help the chronically homeless Gerard Thomas served with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, and then lived on the streets of Washington, D.C., sleeping on park benches, in alleyways and deep in
Homeless Rock Stars
Nigel Skeet has been photographing some of Rock & Roll’s greatest like Van Halen, Bon Jovi and Poison, to name a few, since arriving in L.A. in 1986. But now, his focus has shifted to capturing the inner rock star
Salvation Army would host 2017 Homeless World Cup
Norwegian government budgets funds for the event Norway’s government recently released its revised national budget, confirming that The Salvation Army will receive over US $2.2 million to host the Homeless World Cup in Oslo if the competition is assigned to the
Messages beyond the cardboard
One organization uses handwriting to help homeless individuals. You might see them every day, or once a week on your commute to work. An individual on the side of the road with a cardboard sign. To most, they are an unknown
Adding warmth and safety to cold winter nights
The R.J. Montgomery Center in Colorado Springs opened an additional winter shelter in partnership with the city. By Caramie Schnell - As a result of frostbite following two brutally cold evenings outside in winter 2013, two Colorado Springs homeless men are now
A Mobile Shower for the homeless
Most people begin their day by hopping in the shower but for those living in the streets, a clean shower is not conveniently located steps away. By taking a retired city-donated San Francisco Municipal bus and transforming it into a mobile
The ‘joy’ of LA
The Salvation Army Alegria provides a clean, safe environment for homeless families with special needs in the heart of Los Angeles. By Chadwick Phillips - The Salvation Army Alegria, located in the heart of Los Angeles, opened its doors in 2001 and
Clothed with Dignity
Tucked into trendy, walkable midtown Atlanta, Free Fab’rik is a non-profit thrift store offering free shopping sprees to women and girls in need. “Obviously we love fashion and clothing and style and just looking great on the outside but its really
Homelessness hits record high in New York City
Over 60,000 people face homelessness in the nation's largest city. By Robert Mitchell - Nilamon Santos and her family found themselves homeless last year after the owner of their Bronx, N.Y., apartment sold the building and Santos lost her job. Finding another place
Tim Tebow to help Army battle homelessness
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will partner with The Salvation Army of Manatee County, Fla., to raise funds for individuals facing homelessness in the city. According to the Bradenton Herald, the Heisman Trophy winner will be the guest of honor and