How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army
Donnie Smith found more than a driving job at the Reno Salvation Army. Donnie Smith was looking for something to do when he first walked into The Salvation Army in Reno, Nevada. A job agent had told him The Salvation Army
Finding meaningful connection through the ages
Gary had one question on his mind when staff at the Broomfield, Colorado, Silvercrest Coordinator, came around. “When are the kids coming?” he asked. “I’ve got a whole stack of pictures for them.” The kids he’s referring to attend the elementary school
Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu’s seniors
Every Monday and Wednesday, a line forms for The Salvation Army Kauluwela (Hawaii) Corps food pantry. Corps Officer Major Eric Tumale said that among those in line, many are kūpuna (older adults) and a vast majority are Chinese—a growing population
The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar
Senior citizens at The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield gathered for Doctalk, a luncheon event with doctor-led conversations. Catered toward senior citizens, “Doctalk” provided an opportunity for doctors to interact with the public, offering information and answering any health-related questions
How one woman found a way to support Hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada
When Shawnanna “Starr” Flores went through a recent loss, she became inspired to help ease the pain of other hospice families in need. Flores, a case worker at The Salvation Army Mesquite (Nevada) Service Center proposed the new idea to
San Diego volunteer helps others ‘feel the love of the Kroc community’
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Gail Muncie lost her volunteer position at a Norco, California, hospital when it suspended its volunteer program in hopes of slowing down the virus. “I loved helping people there,” said Muncie, who had volunteered
In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans
Soon after arriving in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2017, Salvation Army Anchorage Social Service Director Captain Denice Delgado started regularly attending the funerals of unaccompanied veterans at the nearby Fort Richardson National Cemetery. These are monthly services for veterans who have
One woman finds more than a volunteer opportunity at The Salvation Army
Barbara Maybon found her place at The Salvation Army in Ridgecrest, California. For 22 years, Barbara Maybon has honored a tradition. Every July, she finds a place to volunteer for that month, to honor her daughter, Bre’Anna’s, July 27 birthday. It began
Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto
The staff at The Salvation Army in Modesto, California, began noticing a gap in older adults' services in the community when they saw seniors walking near the Red Shield Community Center to get a bit of exercise. The seniors would
97 years with The Salvation Army: Wisdom for a long and joyous life
Now in his tenth decade of life, Kenneth Hill is an active soldier at the Concord (California) Corps. Nonagenarian Kenneth Hill found his place early in life. It wasn’t a geographical location, but instead a home base he could return to
4 ways to volunteer virtually with The Salvation Army this holiday season
Get involved online with red kettle, Angel Tree, toy or food drives and holiday crafts. “Volunteering makes the holidays magic,” said Adriana Thiele, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for The Salvation Army Southern California Division/San Diego Regional Office. Whether done in person or
How one 93-year-old Salvation Army soldier is inspiring generations in Kalispell
Q&A with senior soldier and home league member Flora Lind from The Salvation Army Kalispell (Montana) Corps. At 10 years old, Flora Lind—now 93—started going to The Salvation Army Havre Corps, where she grew up in Montana. Two years later, she