Salvation Army officers patrol Oakland Chinatown to bring seniors peace of mind
By Esther Hsu, Captain– Ever since the COVID-19 Shelter in Place lockdown in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chinatown has been struggling with keeping businesses open and trying to stay afloat. Now with the increase in anti-Asian hate speech and attacks
Salvation Army helps seniors get COVID-19 vaccines at home
Effort across the West’s Silvercrest aims to bring health, hope Filling out paperwork might seem like a mundane task, but for seniors at the Eureka, California, Silvercrest Residence, waiting in line to fill out the forms for a COVID-19 vaccination brought
Immunization partnership brings free flu shots to seniors, homeless
It’s flu season, and once again, seniors and those experiencing homelessness remain the most susceptible to catching and having the hardest time recovering from the disease. Only this year, the threat of contracting coronavirus looms large, too. To help mitigate the
Meet The Helpers: Sarah Bentley created a support line for seniors to call any time
If you’re an older adult, living alone, you can imagine the stress that comes with the coronavirus pandemic, knowing you’re at higher risk knowing you’re isolated, and the toll that takes day after day. That’s why Sarah Bentley started the Silver
53: Meet The Helpers | How The Salvation Army is keeping seniors engaged with Karin Ingrande
We’ve all been told to stay home to do our part to flatten the curve, but that can be harder for some. Many seniors who live by themselves stay busy in community, especially at The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest residences for seniors. Across
Meet The Helpers: Karin Ingrande holds outdoor balcony concerts to engage seniors
We’ve all been told to stay home to do our part to flatten the curve, but that can be harder for some. Many seniors who live by themselves stay busy in community, especially at The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest residences for seniors. Across
Salvation Army assists in opening of hotel as temporary homeless shelter
A message from the Territorial Commander: Commissioner Kenneth Hodder: Hello everyone, we’re here today in San Pedro, California, where The Salvation Army is opening the first of three motel shelters in the Los Angeles area. In addition to this facility, there
5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for seniors during COVID-19
The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of service in every zip code across the U.S. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to serve in every respect—now more than
Freedom Express partnership helps seniors feel ‘free,’ even amid the crisis
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For seniors in Wickenburg, Arizona, access to free transportation provides more than just a chance to get moving. It’s also a way to stay connected. That’s why The Salvation Army helped form a community collaboration with the
‘Silver Line’ offers voice of encouragement for seniors
The Western Territory sent a card to some 3,000 residents of The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest facilities in the Western Territory, alerting them to a toll-free phone line they can call for support and encouragement. “I’m calling it the Silver Line,” said
How The Salvation Army is caring for seniors during COVID-19
Throughout the Western U.S., The Salvation Army has traditionally helped seniors through community meals, joyful activities and visiting those who are homebound. Additionally, the Army houses 3,000 seniors throughout the West in a number of apartment-style communities called Silvercrests. Seniors have
Simple ways to provide emotional and spiritual care for seniors
By Patrick Lyons, Captain - I was on a phone call with about 20 other individuals from various agencies who are working to mitigate the effects of aloneness on seniors. Most of these effects involved access to basic needs and services: