David Beckham, LA Galaxy give Red Shield new soccer field
By Hillary Jackson - The door at The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield Center opens, and kids from the Pico Union neighborhood bound out, clad in matching L.A. Galaxy t-shirts. Once their eyes land on the newly refurbished soccer field,
Something smells good at Denver Red Shield
‘Chopped Jr.’ program teaches cooking skills and teamwork. Young chefs are honing their skills at “Chopped Jr.,” a program offered at The Salvation Denver Army Red Shield Center in partnership with PYT, Inc. (Parents and Youth Together), another local nonprofit organization.
Lakers CEO honored at 2018 Sally Awards
Gala raises $700,000 for Army’s programs. By Hillary Jackson - Los Angeles Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss is a pioneer in a storied sports franchise. Professionally, she’s achieved much, but she’s dedicated to more than having a winning team: She’s committed to having
Denver boxing program expands
Red Shield offers boxing for kids, adults, veterans and people with Parkinson’s. The Denver Red Shield Corps Community Center boxing program—the Cox/Lyle Boxing Center—is known for its success in building strength in body, mind and character. “Our overall goal is to create
Sports bring community to Denver Red Shield
Amid “chaos in the community,” The Salvation Army welcomes all. By Caramie Petrowsky - More than just a community center, The Salvation Army Denver Red Shield has long been the center of its community. “We’re trying to uphold that standard of being a
Mentoring a top priority in South Chicago
Five gang factions surround The Salvation Army Adele and Robert Stern Red Shield Center, which serves roughly 60 youth a night. Inside, mentoring between staff and youth provides a model for love.
20th Kidz Day benefits Modesto youth
Event raises $97,000 to support Red Shield Community Center By Peter Michelini - The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center in Modesto, Calif., recently held its 20th annual Kidz Day event as 350 volunteers took to the streets to sell a
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For 66 years, The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield has sat in the heart of the city’s Pico-Union neighborhood, a crowded community just west of downtown long plagued by poverty and gang violence. “There’s just a lot of history here,”
Seven decades of service
For 66 years, The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield has sat in the heart of the city’s Pico-Union neighborhood, a crowded community just west of downtown long plagued by poverty and gang violence. “There’s just a lot of history here,”
Boxing to success
Marcos Delgado built a future at The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield. By Emily Curiel - Twelve rounds in a ring of strength, speed, reflex and endurance is another day at the office for Marcos Delgado, 23, who began boxing five
Modesto teen room boosts worship attendance
Red Shield adjusts program offerings to meet community youth needs The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield is a youth center in the heart of South Modesto, Calif., that serves to educate, inspire and protect children, and provide services to families and
Modesto corps responds to increased need
The Modesto (Calif.,) Citadel Advisory Board recently announced plans to increase its service offerings for low-income households in Modesto, one of the state’s most impoverished cities, via its family service committee. New additions will include life skills classes in budgeting, shopping