Seniors

Learn more about how The Salvation Army cares for the elderly with a variety of stories and articles about seniors.

Impact Stories

December 9, 2024

Golden Angel Tree brings holiday joy to seniors in Salt Lake City care homes

The Golden Angel Tree program brings Christmas gifts to seniors in care homes

byHaley Osness

‘Hope is like a hug to the heart': 93-year-old kettle ambassador still going strong

Impact Stories

November 19, 2024

‘Hope is like a hug to the heart’: 93-year-old kettle ambassador still going strong

Coos Bay Salvation Army honors volunteer Verena Matthews with its Lifetime

byKaren Gleason

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

Impact Stories

October 1, 2024

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

Fresno Silvercrest Service Coordinator Maria Garcia launched an internship

byCaramie Petrowsky

How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

Impact Stories

July 30, 2024

Shelter for seniors: How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

Desiree Carvalho never saw it coming

byKaren Gleason

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

Impact Stories

July 18, 2024

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community

byHannah Larson

Redding women’s Home League rescues used craft supplies for good

Impact Stories

May 30, 2024

Redding women’s Home League rescues used craft supplies for good

A partnership between the Redding (California) Home League and the local thrift

byKaren Gleason

For one Oregon senior, volunteering becomes a ‘feel-good’ activity

Impact Stories

April 12, 2024

For one Oregon senior, volunteering becomes a ‘feel-good’ activity

Volunteering benefits older adults in myriad ways

byCaramie Petrowsky

The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

Impact Stories

March 6, 2024

The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

Partnering with the Department of Mental Health, the Glendale (California)

byKaren Gleason

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Impact Stories

November 22, 2023

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Senior Center Director Kathy Forsyth is building a vibrant community for older

byKaren Gleason

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

Impact Stories

November 15, 2023

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

It’s often said Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, and for a group of 11

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

Impact Stories

November 1, 2023

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

The Western Territory is home to several Silvercrest centenarians

byKaren Gleason

Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure

Impact Stories

October 20, 2023

Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure

Blood pressure cuffs and educational materials put veterans’ health in their own

byHillary Jackson

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Golden Angel Tree brings holiday joy to seniors in Salt Lake City care homes

‘Hope is like a hug to the heart’: 93-year-old kettle ambassador still going strong

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

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