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Learn more about how The Salvation Army fights homelessness with a variety of stories and articles.

In Portland, new Salvation Army shelters offer warm places to sleep

Impact Stories

February 6, 2025

In Portland, new Salvation Army shelters offer warm places to sleep

The Salvation Army partners with local governments to open a pair of shelters in

byKaren Gleason

How a Salvation Army bellringer went from living in his car to spreading kettle cheer

Impact Stories

January 30, 2025

How a Salvation Army bellringer went from living in his car to spreading kettle cheer

The familiar sound rings in your ears—a Salvation Army bellringer stands outside

byDoriean Stevenson

Job skills workshop paves the way to self-sufficiency in Missoula

Impact Stories

January 28, 2025

Job skills workshop paves the way to self-sufficiency in Missoula

At 60, David Filori found himself homeless in Missoula, Montana

byHaley Osness

How Uber credits are helping people at the Kroc Center in San Francisco

Impact Stories

January 21, 2025

How Uber credits are helping people at the Kroc Center in San Francisco

Uber vouchers help clients and staff travel safely and efficiently to important

byKaren Gleason

207: Finding purpose as a Salvation Army shelter monitor with Linda Byrd

Podcast

November 18, 2024

207: Finding purpose as a Salvation Army shelter monitor with Linda Byrd

It’s no secret having a safe and stable place to live is at the very foundation

Pathway of Hope helps one family 'turn the page' to a new path

Impact Stories

October 31, 2024

Pathway of Hope helps one family ‘turn the page’ to a new path

When Christopher Hernandez’s car stereo shop experienced a slowdown, he

byHaley Osness

Employee at Denver shelter emerges as lifesaver in opioid overdose crisis

Impact Stories

October 24, 2024

Employee at Denver shelter emerges as lifesaver in opioid overdose crisis

Just weeks after accepting an administrator position at The Aspen, a low-barrier

byHaley Osness

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

Impact Stories

October 15, 2024

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

The Salvation Army Western Territory was awarded the Lloyd Dean Institute of

byHillary Jackson

At the Hilo Safe Outdoor Space, people living on the streets find rest

Impact Stories

October 8, 2024

At the Hilo Overnight Safe Space, people living on the streets find rest

Emergency shelter provides support in the downtown area

byHillary Jackson

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

Impact Stories

September 24, 2024

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

In Chandler, Arizona, one man credits The Salvation Army for helping to restart

byKelly Dawson

In Anaheim, pet owners find a haven of support at emergency shelter

Impact Stories

September 17, 2024

In Anaheim, pet owners find a haven of support at emergency shelter

At The Salvation Army Anaheim Emergency Shelter, pets are not just

byHaley Osness

New Territorial Social Services Director eager to roll up sleeves and serve

Impact Stories

September 12, 2024

New Territorial Social Services Director eager to roll up sleeves and serve

Christopher Hogan returns to the Western Territory after 16 years

byKaren Gleason

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Colorado Springs raises needed funds to reopen Salvation Army family shelter units

Choosing love

How a family in crisis found housing stability through The Salvation Army

Influencer ‘DadSocial’ turns attention into impact for a Grants Pass food pantry

Homelessness

In Portland, new Salvation Army shelters offer warm places to sleep

How a Salvation Army bellringer went from living in his car to spreading kettle cheer

Job skills workshop paves the way to self-sufficiency in Missoula

How Uber credits are helping people at the Kroc Center in San Francisco

207: Finding purpose as a Salvation Army shelter monitor with Linda Byrd

Pathway of Hope helps one family ‘turn the page’ to a new path

Employee at Denver shelter emerges as lifesaver in opioid overdose crisis

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

At the Hilo Overnight Safe Space, people living on the streets find rest

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

In Anaheim, pet owners find a haven of support at emergency shelter

New Territorial Social Services Director eager to roll up sleeves and serve

Colorado Springs raises needed funds to reopen Salvation Army family shelter units

Choosing love

How a family in crisis found housing stability through The Salvation Army

254: Why stories move us to care with Dr. Paul Zak