Ministry helps charge electronic devices of those experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica
March 18, 2020 marked the beginning of a new season within The Salvation Army in Santa Monica, California. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was clear that we would have to think quickly toward creative solutions for a ministerial and
When record low temperatures hit Seattle, Tina Lewis ventured out to save lives
Christmas should be a time of miracles, great and small, and a time for celebrating the spirit of the season in the warmth and comfort of those we cherish. This Christmas in Seattle, however, found hundreds—likely thousands—trying to survive record-breaking
The Salvation Army’s LGBTQ Safety Dorm fills shelter gap in Las Vegas
Every morning Reina Ayanami wakes up at 5:30 a.m. in the LGBTQ Safety Dorm at The Salvation Army’s Owens Campus in Las Vegas. As people leave the dorm in the morning, she begins cleaning as a volunteer. That way, when
Single mother and sons find home with The Salvation Army just in time for Christmas
Following years of abuse, a life-saving miracle occurred just days before Christmas for Patty and her two young sons, Troy, 10, and Tim, 8. Recently, Patty found the courage to escape an abusive relationship and fled with her two sons and
Reaching unhoused neighbors with Christ’s love in Kapolei, Hawaii
Every first and third Saturday, the Homeless Outreach Team from The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Hawaii gathers in the Kroc Center’s parking lot in Ewa Beach. There, they share Scripture, prayers and sort donated food and
One step at a time on the Pathway of Hope
With individual aspirations in mind, The Salvation Army is helping families create a plan of action to stop the chronic cycle of poverty. It’s been an especially hard time to be poor in America. Last fall, a Columbia University study found the
Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter
When Zaporah Boyd and Tamara McClendon began their journey with The Salvation Army, they were clients at The Salvation Army Phoenix Emergency Family Shelter. Now, they work there, and help other families get back on their feet and out of
Salvation Village participant sees ‘no reason to give up,’ as God’s brought him ‘too far’
At 58-years-old, Marcello Moscato is pursuing his GED certificate with hopes of attending Harbor College’s culinary arts program after 20-years of cooking experience. “I’m here for a reason, even if I don’t know what it is,” Salvation Village participant Marcello
Safe Outdoor Spaces: More than a bed in a tent for Denver area’s unhoused
Salvation Army hosts outdoor shelter program for those experiencing homelessness While The Salvation Army has provided rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services in Aurora for a few years, a brand-new program is providing people with a safe place to sleep, warm
He knows ‘the heartbeat of San Francisco’—and he’s helping others in need
When you visit Kenny Cowan’s office at The Salvation Army South of Market Corps (SOMA) in San Francisco, you see an impressive amount of collectible Tigger figurines—the adorable tiger character from the Winnie the Pooh books. And it’s no surprise,
Oakland shelter residents gain opportunities with English as a Second Language classes
While living at The Salvation Army Oakland Family Emergency Shelter, Luz Maria Torres learned about an English as a Second Language (ESL) program the shelter had and decided to participate. “The truth is that the classes helped a lot,” Torres said.
Veterans reclaim their lives at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center
The Beaverton, Oregon, center has been acknowledged for its work with veterans. Initially, Tamela Ivie didn’t think she was worthy of all The Salvation Army had to offer. Her steps toward positive change began at The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter