Recovery

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

Impact Stories

May 5, 2026

Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

After years caught in a cycle of substance use, Sullivan Rhoads found healing

byHaley Osness

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Impact Stories

April 23, 2026

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Fresno’s Gabelcrest program provides housing, case management and a supportive

byKaren Gleason

How volunteer skills meet needs at The Salvation Army Murrieta Corps

Impact Stories

April 2, 2026

How volunteer skills meet needs at The Salvation Army Murrieta Corps

When repairs and costly upkeep began piling up at The Salvation Army Murrieta

byHaley Osness

Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

Impact Stories

February 26, 2026

Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

Fabian Vivero grew up a straight-A student and had college soccer scholarships

byHaley Osness

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army's support opened doors for one woman

Impact Stories

February 24, 2026

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

Darmina Bailey’s path through The Salvation Army’s programs led her from

byVivian Gatica Lopez

How the Anaheim ARC and Project Kinship help men navigate life after incarceration

Impact Stories

February 3, 2026

How the Anaheim ARC and Project Kinship help men navigate life after incarceration

Formerly incarcerated men rebuild their lives with guidance and community

byHaley Osness

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

Impact Stories

January 8, 2026

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

At the San Francisco Harbor Light, a weekly music class offers residents a

byKaren Gleason

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

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

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Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

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

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

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Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need

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Latest Impact StoriesView All

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat

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Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

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How volunteer skills meet needs at The Salvation Army Murrieta Corps

Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

How the Anaheim ARC and Project Kinship help men navigate life after incarceration

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

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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

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

People Like Us: Renee’s Story

Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need