Bringing ‘Concerts for Hope’ to Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centers
World-renowned composer and pianist Eric Genuis took the chapel stage at The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) for an evening of music aimed to inspire hope and uplift those struggling with addiction in Anaheim, California. “You couldn’t get to Carnegie
Long Beach ARC renovations hope to make a ‘house of refuge’ for men in recovery
For the past four years, The Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California has been under construction. This month, its community and supporters celebrated the completed renovations while looking toward the future of the facility. After years of renovations,
How one man’s life transformed when he viewed God through ‘a different lens’
Chris Audette found hope and a new understanding of God at the Stockton Adult Rehabilitation Center. Chris Audette never expected to be where he is today. “If you had told me 25 years ago that I’d be employed by The Salvation
Christian rap artist creates anthem for ‘the place that saved [his] life’
“Straight Outta Sally” music video celebrates The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Stockton, California. “It's not just rap music, it's ministry,” Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) graduate and Christan rap artist Cody Treat said. On September 19, Treat released
He knows ‘the heartbeat of San Francisco’—and he’s helping others in need
When you visit Kenny Cowan’s office at The Salvation Army South of Market Corps (SOMA) in San Francisco, you see an impressive amount of collectible Tigger figurines—the adorable tiger character from the Winnie the Pooh books. And it’s no surprise,
One man finds purpose in his recovery through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) graduate completes the 2,650-mile hike over the course of five months, deepening his relationship with God and prayer along the way. “I just got that idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and I
San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back
The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Recovery Center in San Francisco is a shelter for those experiencing homelessness that provides wraparound services like addiction rehabilitation and job training. Everyone who has walked through those doors has had a past life that is
Restorative art brings healing to women recovering from addiction at Salvation Army
Do you find it difficult to forgive others? That’s a question women from the Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) discussed to begin a recent restorative art session focused on forgiveness through a program called Create: New Beginnings. Each week, sessions cover
Salvation Army offers apartment living for 17 men in recovery in Concord, California
Concord Transitional Living Program provides vital link in recovery process. Mike O’Reilly runs a tight ship at The Salvation Army Transitional Living Program (TLP) in Concord, California, where 17 men make their temporary home in two-bedroom apartments. He does it with
The Salvation Army will provide housing for those escaping human trafficking in Las Vegas
When Erin Kauffman, program director of SEEDS of Hope at the Salvation Army of Southern Nevada stepped up to find funding for transitional housing, she had one goal in mind: provide human trafficking victims not just a home, but long-term
Finding the words through recovery: One journey that inspires many
Recent San Jose ARC graduate, David Duenas, shares his story on battling addiction, writing poetry, and finding community. “I fell in love with a place that I felt saved my life,” David Duenas said when reflecting on his time spent at
Salvation Army opens new building to expand addiction recovery efforts
The San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) makes the move to Otay Mesa, California. For more than 40 years, The Salvation Army San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) was located in the heart of the city’s downtown. On June 1, a