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
New sober living home helps men be part of ‘something bigger’
Amid closures of other recovery programs in the Santa Rosa, California, area, The Salvation Army Santa Rosa Corps decided it was time to expand its Transitional Living Program to include a second sober living facility, which would accompany its existing
Adult Rehabilitation Center ‘closes loop’ with sustainable practices
At The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, it’s not just lives that are made new by combating addiction—the centers give new life to donated goods through their thrift stores and recycling programs. The Santa Monica (California) ARC has taken it one
Harbor Light to expand continuum of care in San Francisco
A new pilot program will offer recovery services for up to three years. In thoroughly evaluating the needs of the people of San Francisco, The Salvation Army realized it had to evolve its existing programs and services to meet them —
The Way Home: Finding stability after 38 years homeless
On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more than 38 years, Duane was one of them, until he found his way to The Salvation Army's Bell Shelter, a
Salvation Army restores family for man in recovery from addiction
When Joshua Needham first arrived at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in San Jose, California, in 2016, his relationship with his family was broken. He was divorced, he had lost custody of his newborn son, and his parents
New CNA program in Oakland creates promising future
Shelter and Adult Rehabilitation Center residents find new workforce training opportunity. By Shelley Hickox– During the COVID-19 pandemic, many issues have seen an increase—two of those being homelessness and overburdened hospitals. The Salvation Army’s Oakland Garden Street Center decided to combat both problems
Conquering pornography addiction by getting to the painful root
Riverside County Adult Rehabilitation Center applies Fight for Freedom Grant to help participants quit pornography addiction By Melissa Landon– “I’m a sinner saved by grace,” David, who participated in the More Than Conquerors series at the Riverside County (California) Adult Rehabilitation Center
California prisoners released early find The Salvation Army willing to help
New partnership aims to connect incarcerated to addictions recovery program After California prison officials announced nearly 18,000 incarcerated individuals would be released early due to the coronavirus, it was clear many would not have a safe place to go to re-enter
How your used goods help people find addictions recovery with The Salvation Army
When you donate goods to The Salvation Army—clothing, furniture, appliances and even cars—those items are then sold at the Family Stores. The Family Stores are directly connected to The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Through these cost-free, biblically based programs, The
The truth about human trafficking: 10 things you didn’t know
It’s safe to say most people have heard of human trafficking. Perhaps you’ve learned about it through social media, at church or even reading through this very magazine. And while it’s an exciting time in the anti-trafficking movement due to
This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup
People called him “Boxcar” Davis because he would rob trains of their cargo. After years of prison, drug and alcohol addiction, one act of kindness propelled Will Davis from rock bottom to the road to recovery. Watch the Share Change