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

Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center wellness program helps one woman reach bucket list goal

Impact Stories

September 1, 2022

Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center wellness program helps one woman reach bucket list goal

Free, weekly programming provides participants with the opportunity to set and

byLou Buhl

How one grandma recruited volunteers and struck gold for Salvation Army addiction rehabilitation with Cheryl Tuck-Smith

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July 11, 2022

119: How one grandma recruited volunteers and struck gold for Salvation Army addiction rehabilitation with Cheryl Tuck-Smith

If you’ve ever donated gently-used items to The Salvation Army or shopped in one

Seniors participate in water aerobics at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City

Impact Stories

June 16, 2022

Suisun City Kroc-kettes build social bonds in and out of the pool—and have fun

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Solano County creates community for its

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army expands senior programs in Long Beach

Impact Stories

May 27, 2022

In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming

A few years ago, The Salvation Army in Long Beach, California, conducted a needs

byVivian Gatica Lopez

woman volunteers packing food boxes at the salvation army

Impact Stories

May 5, 2022

How one Northwest volunteer is Doing The Most Good beyond kettle season

Since 2013, Maureen Westfall has been an active Salvation Army donor and

byLou Buhl

Women smile and stand in front of a building wearing colorful dresses

Impact Stories

April 1, 2022

Salvation Army reaches Micronesians coming to Hawaii through MAHI ministry

When Micronesians migrate to Hawaii through the Compact of Free Association,

byHillary Jackson

male and female salvation army officers pose for a photo with donors in front of a donated minvan

Impact Stories

March 16, 2022

Van donation helps Salvation Army feed seniors through Older Alaskans Program

Every day The Salvation Army’s Older Alaskans Program (OAP) delivers 500 hot

Impact Stories

March 4, 2022

Long Beach Red Shield Center partners to help adults gain skills for the workforce

The Salvation Army Red Shield in Long Beach, California, is back to providing

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

February 28, 2022

How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND

What if you could find meaning by loving others?

Impact Stories

January 17, 2022

After this gold coin donor died, The Salvation Army shared his legacy with his family

The legacy of Spokane’s ‘gold coin guy’ In December 2009, the first gold coin

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

October 21, 2021

Salinas Corps scores a victory with outdoor senior dance fitness class

Volunteer Naomi Gonzalez guides about 40 dancers twice a week in the corps’

byKaren Gleason

Impact Stories

August 2, 2021

Exploring more meaningful ministry for seniors in Church communities

Fourteen percent of older Americans report spending all their time alone, with

byKate Wohlman

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Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

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The Salvation Army program supports both participants and their loved ones

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Months after flooding devastated Skagit County, Washington, Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army Bell Shelter’s GrowGood program combines urban agriculture,

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Seniors

Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center wellness program helps one woman reach bucket list goal

119: How one grandma recruited volunteers and struck gold for Salvation Army addiction rehabilitation with Cheryl Tuck-Smith

Suisun City Kroc-kettes build social bonds in and out of the pool—and have fun

In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming

How one Northwest volunteer is Doing The Most Good beyond kettle season

Salvation Army reaches Micronesians coming to Hawaii through MAHI ministry

Van donation helps Salvation Army feed seniors through Older Alaskans Program

Long Beach Red Shield Center partners to help adults gain skills for the workforce

How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND

After this gold coin donor died, The Salvation Army shared his legacy with his family

Salinas Corps scores a victory with outdoor senior dance fitness class

Exploring more meaningful ministry for seniors in Church communities

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