Seniors

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

Impact Stories

July 7, 2025

Feel the rhythm: Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

A monthly drum circle is part of the music therapy program at the Silvercrest in

byKaren Gleason

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

Impact Stories

June 27, 2025

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Hawaii aims to better serve the

byKaren Gleason

Partnership helps Arizonans not have to decide between power and their bills

Impact Stories

January 23, 2025

Partnership helps Arizonans not have to decide between power and their bills

A partnership between Tucson Electric Power and The Salvation Army supports

byKelly Dawson

Last living Salvation Army Brigadier honored for 75 years of service

Impact Stories

January 22, 2025

Last living Salvation Army Brigadier honored for 75 years of service

94-year-old Vivian Rodriguera says, “If you have breath, you have work to do

byKaren Gleason

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

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

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Feel the rhythm: Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

Partnership helps Arizonans not have to decide between power and their bills

Last living Salvation Army Brigadier honored for 75 years of service

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In times of disaster and peace, my hope comes from God alone

Feel the rhythm: Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

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