Salvation Army helps asylum-seekers crossing the border in Arizona, California
Every day, more people cross the Arizona and California borders seeking asylum. And every day, The Salvation Army’s emergency response teams do what they can to feed, clothe and safely transfer them to new homes. The number of migrants entering the
Salvation Army expands program for pregnant and parenting teens in Boise
Marian Booth Pritchett School will partner will Cardinal Academy to increase its reach. Alexiss Arvizu’s days involve more work than those of most teenagers her age. The 19-year-old is raising an eight-month-old baby, all while attending high school full time. Arvizu
Outreach team works with BART to engage those who seek shelter at transit stations
The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center has long been helping people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, but they have now added a new program to their arsenal: the Street Homeless Outreach and Wellness team (SHOW). The SHOW team was developed in
In the San Francisco Salvation Army’s clothing room, clients shop name brand items
There is a new place to get clothing in downtown San Francisco. It certainly has a name you would recognize, and the audience is by invite only. The folks who are invited to acquire sporty brand name items? Salvation Army
Salvation Army COVID-19 impact report
This National Salvation Army Week, we are recognizing The Salvation Army’s impact across the West from the outset of COVID-19. In one year, The Salvation Army in the Western Territory served more than 6 million meals, beverages and snacks, provided more
Report evidences Salvation Army’s expanded efforts to fight human trafficking
The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in New York City is pleased to unveil a landmark report on the worldwide movement’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking. “Roots of Freedom” outlines some of the progress around the
For Salvation Army employee Randy Haan, his work in IT is ministry
Information Technology employee helps The Salvation Army ‘do the most good.’ Randy Haan knows he might lose people when they ask what he does for a living. Usually, he simply says, “I manage IT.” If they already know he works for
Street Level outreach van becomes go-to resource in California’s Central Valley
As soon as The Salvation Army Stockton Corps found out it had been selected to lead a Street Level mobile homeless outreach program, the team got right to work. Before even receiving the van from Dignity Health for the program,
Meet Bob Alex: A Salvation Army employee practicing patience, peace and flexibility
Through busy and sometimes chaotic days, Bob Alex stays grounded in the biblical wisdom, peace be with you, found in John 20:21. “I’ve always been a strong advocate for peace,” he said. “Without peace, you don’t have anything—you don’t have
Hygiene Center brings dignity for those experiencing homelessness in New Mexico
After nearly two years in the making, The Salvation Army Hobbs (New Mexico) Corps opened its new hygiene facility—The Salvation Army Hobbs and Lea County Hygiene Station—to the public. The space is designed for those experiencing homelessness to have opportunities
In India, Salvation Army serves during second wave of COVID-19
The Salvation Army across India is responding as daily recorded cases of COVID-19 reach unprecedented levels. The international movement operates a number of hospitals and clinics across the subcontinent. While Indian government policy has mostly been to deliver COVID-19 treatment
Salvation Army secures $5M for emergency rental assistance in Lewis County, Washington
The Centralia (Washington) Corps is helping people avoid homelessness. The Salvation Army in Lewis County, Washington, is helping more families than ever to stay in their homes, thanks to almost $5 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds that became available