Exploring More Meaningful Ministry for Seniors in Church Communities
Fourteen percent of older Americans report spending all their time alone, with 37 percent of people living fully alone, according to Pew Research and Fact Tank. Sometimes Christians can forget that seniors seen in church on a Sunday may have
Long-term Salvation Army volunteers teach English for years in Escondido, California
Volunteers are vital to the work of The Salvation Army, helping maintain its programs, outreach and ministries. In San Diego County, volunteers Peggy Umphres and Anne Weston have been team-teaching an English language learning class for over three years at
Tech program is helping seniors participate in life online
Like other older adults, Jeanie Lemaire, 70, didn’t grow up using computers and mobile phones. She recognizes the value of technology and has made some attempts to learn, but beyond making a phone call or sending a text on her
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