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

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

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Impact Stories

November 22, 2023

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Senior Center Director Kathy Forsyth is building a vibrant community for older

byKaren Gleason

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

Impact Stories

November 15, 2023

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

It’s often said Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, and for a group of 11

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

Impact Stories

November 1, 2023

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

The Western Territory is home to several Silvercrest centenarians

byKaren Gleason

Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure

Impact Stories

October 20, 2023

Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure

Blood pressure cuffs and educational materials put veterans’ health in their own

byHillary Jackson

How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

September 7, 2023

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

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army helps seniors connect with younger generations

Impact Stories

August 17, 2023

Finding meaningful connection through the ages

Gary had one question on his mind when staff at the Broomfield, Colorado,

byJared McKiernan

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu's seniors

Impact Stories

May 17, 2023

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu’s seniors

Every Monday and Wednesday, a line forms for The Salvation Army Kauluwela

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

Impact Stories

April 19, 2023

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

byHaley Osness

How one woman found a way to support Hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

Impact Stories

March 31, 2023

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

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

San Diego volunteer helps others 'feel the love of the Kroc community'

Impact Stories

March 8, 2023

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

byKaren Gleason

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

Impact Stories

March 1, 2023

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

Soon after arriving in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2017, Salvation Army Anchorage

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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Seniors

The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

Partnership helps veterans keep an eye on high blood pressure

How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army

Finding meaningful connection through the ages

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu’s seniors

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

How one woman found a way to support hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

San Diego volunteer helps others ‘feel the love of the Kroc community’

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks

Echelon Hawaii’s Red Pencil Project supports third graders

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