Recovery

Learn more about how The Salvation Army supports those in recovery with a variety of stories and articles.

Impact Stories

November 4, 2025

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

One woman dedicates years to supporting men in recovery, helping them find

byHaley Osness

15 costumes you can (almost) always find at the thrift store

Creativity

October 3, 2025

15 costumes you can (almost) always find at the thrift store

Between parties and trunk-or-treating, October is full of occasions to dress

byEmily Truax

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Impact Stories

September 30, 2025

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Inside the family room at The Salvation Army Guma Famaolo’an Lighthouse Recovery

byHillary Jackson

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

Impact Stories

September 18, 2025

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

In the back corners of The Salvation Army’s Long Beach and Anaheim, California,

byHaley Osness

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

Growth

September 10, 2025

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

Q&A with Kelly Rodriguez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

byEmily Truax

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Impact Stories

September 9, 2025

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Bridgeway of Hope combines independence with accountability for men rebuilding

byKaren Gleason

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Impact Stories

September 5, 2025

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Wendell Nordby is honored with The Salvation Army’s William Booth Award at the

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

Impact Stories

September 4, 2025

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

Across the West, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) are

byHaley Osness

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

Impact Stories

August 19, 2025

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

The Salvation Army’s three-pronged approach aligns with factors driving

byHaley Osness

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Impact Stories

August 1, 2025

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Dennis Kopczak attended The Salvation Army’s Night of Hope fundraising event in

byHaley Osness

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Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

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How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

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At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

252: A new year, a new chapter with Commissioners James and Sue Betts

10 stories of joyful giving from 2025

Where your joy went this holiday season

Hope in Action

Latest Impact StoriesView All

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

10 stories of joyful giving from 2025

Where your joy went this holiday season

When giving comes from a vending machine

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

10 stories of joyful giving from 2025

Where your joy went this holiday season

When giving comes from a vending machine

Recovery

A Blooming Flower: Abuse, addiction and recovery on the tropical island of Guam

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

15 costumes you can (almost) always find at the thrift store

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

How one musician shares his recovery journey through song

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

252: A new year, a new chapter with Commissioners James and Sue Betts

10 stories of joyful giving from 2025

Where your joy went this holiday season