Community Table Route evolves and prepares for growth in Billings
The Salvation Army serves an average of 300 meals, six days a week in the community. By Vivian Lopez - Ten years ago, The Salvation Army in Billings, Montana, took over the Community Table Route program from the Montana Rescue Mission. It
Denver boxing program benefits participants with Parkinson’s
Red Shield Boxing Program focuses on strength, balance, agility and boxing fundamentals. By Vivian Lopez - Joe Miller was 49 years old when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011. Instead of questioning, “Why me?” when he heard the news, he
Denver ARC women give back through bellringing
Beneficiaries raise over $6,000 for local corps By Hillary Jackson - Volunteer bellringers come from many places throughout any given community each kettle season. In the Denver area, they also come from the Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC). This year, women from the
Krugerrand gold coin donated in Fort Collins
A 21-year tradition of giving to The Salvation Army continues. Continuing a Christmas tradition, a mystery donor has given a Krugerrand to the Fort Collins (Colorado) Salvation Army for the 21st year running. The coin was donated Dec. 16 to a red
Rising through the Crossroads ranks
The Salvation Army Crossroads Resource Center in Denver provides a different type of homeless shelter. By Caramie Petrowsky - Mike Hernandez, 49, found himself at the Denver Rescue Mission, homeless and out of options two years ago. He had just returned to the
Salvation Army Broomfield Corps opens warming center
In response to the below-freezing temperatures, The Salvation Army Broomfield (Colorado) Corps opened a warming center for the first time Nov. 26. The shelter is in collaboration with Code Blue, comprised of the Broomfield Police Department and several other faith-based
Denver Police, Fire departments compete in ‘Battle of the Bells’
Denver’s Police and Fire departments raise money for The Salvation Army in a kettle competition. By Karen Gleason The long-existing rivalry between the Denver Police Department (DPD) and the Denver Fire Department (DFD), continued as they competed in the “Battle of the
Utah Salvation Army outpost forms advisory board
The Salvation Army in St. George, Utah, established a new advisory board with the installation of 10 members—civic, philanthropic and business leaders—who will assist the organization in matters ranging from strategic planning to public outreach. Selected for their community involvement and
New Horticultural Therapy adopted to address mental health in Vail Valley
The new program will consist of therapeutic workshops, classes, support groups and events revolving around gardening. By Vivian Lopez - The Vail Valley (Colorado) Salvation Army is using its growing community garden to address mental health through a new Horticultural Therapy Program. “We’re
Lambuth Family Center restructure increases success
In the first half of 2019, the center helped 33 Denver families into stable or permanent housing. By Caramie Petrowsky - Following more than three decades of helping families experiencing homelessness, the Lambuth Family Center recently renovated its 20 rooms and restructured
Security Services Federal Credit Union supports Salvation Army back-to-school efforts with $6,000 donation
Security Services Federal Credit Union (FCU) donated $6,000 to The Salvation Army Salt Lake City in support of the “Pack the Pods” school supply event with radio station 97.1 ZHT. The Aug. 9 event held raised $6,000 in cash and
Gillette Service Center responds after mine closure
The Salvation Army meets needs of hundreds of families in one day. By Karen Gleason - When the Blackjewel mining company shut down to restructure under bankruptcy laws, the sudden closure left hundreds of families in Gillette, Wyoming, in need—families unaccustomed to