Seniors

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

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

Impact Stories

May 7, 2026

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

Helena Corps senior soldier Lynn Batista spreads joy at the corps and a local

byCaramie Petrowsky

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Impact Stories

April 21, 2026

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

The San Francisco Kroc Center’s Adult Day Program is helping adults combat

byVivian Gatica Lopez

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

Impact Stories

March 19, 2026

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

Delivery driver Nikita Lopez trusts God to use ordinary encounters to open

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army dedicates new Silvercrest in Ogden, Utah

Impact Stories

November 21, 2025

Salvation Army dedicates new Silvercrest in Ogden, Utah

The residence is the first new Silvercrest to open since 2006

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

Impact Stories

September 23, 2025

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

The Salvation Army’s Club 60 offers older adults connection, care and purpose

byKaren Gleason

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

Impact Stories

September 19, 2025

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

The iconic toy company and The Salvation Army celebrate their ongoing

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army's shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

Impact Stories

August 26, 2025

How The Salvation Army’s shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

In the age of AI, The Salvation Army partners with experts to help seniors avoid

byEmily Truax

Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

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

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Seniors

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

Salvation Army dedicates new Silvercrest in Ogden, Utah

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

How The Salvation Army’s shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

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

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

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

Salvation Army Chico ARP helps rebuild family relationships

Long-term disaster support continues months after major Washington flooding

GrowGood garden at Bell Shelter helps residents find peace and renewed purpose