At All Costs: How one man went from Wall Street and addiction to respected restaurateur
Mike Carter grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the power and influence of the real-life men who inspired movies like Goodfellas. Then, he began his career during the era of drug-fueled excess on Wall St. It wasn’t long
Dancing from the Heart: Kroc Dance Academy helps students of all abilities succeed
The Kroc Dance Academy in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is making a way for dancers of all ages and abilities to reach their fullest potential. “It comes from the heart,” says Miss Alecia Hardt, Senior Artistic Director and Instructor at KDA. The
Thrift With Us: Shopping for a cause at The Salvation Army
You never know what kind of hidden gems you may find until you look in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. Join Alisa and Britney, a couple of girls who love a good deal on great clothes, as they shop The Salvation
La Deuda
A young Mexican boy comes of age—for better or worse—in his quest to save the life of his beloved pet goat, Isabel. In a small village outside Tijuana, a young Mexican boy named Victor lives with his father and beloved pet
Manila Men’s Motor Club creates a community of faith in the Philippines
In the Philippines, attending church is considered, in some circles, to be ‘unmasculine’—but a group of men from The Salvation Army in Manila are trying to change that. Bonding over a shared ownership of—and passion for—motorcycles, they’ve created a community of
Transformation Station: Guiding restoration in rural Montana
In Havre, Montana, The Salvation Army works in the face of debilitating poverty, helping to reintegrate folks like Holly Dorcheus and Denise Stump into healthy and stable communities. Recidivism is a prevalent cycle in the small town, but working in
Mariachi lessons in Los Angeles inspire kids to embrace culture and faith
Music brings a powerful depth to life. It allows people to express emotions, experiences and hopes. Cultures and sub-cultures tell the stories of their experiences, preserving the past through songs passed down through generations. Rayos Del Sol is a mariachi education
In Hawaii, a rural safe house is a safe haven for abused teens
Each year, on the big island of Hawai'i, dozens of teen girls run away from home to escape abusive and traumatic family situations. Enter The Salvation Army’s Family Intervention Services. FIS provides a rural safe house where the girls can live for
Pathway of Hope breaks the cycle of generational poverty with one key ingredient—hope
After leaving an abusive relationship, Ruth was a single mother of six, struggling to make ends meet. She found herself living in her car with her children. “I went into a state of despair.” Pathway of Hope is an initiative that
In Colorado, an adaptive summer camp helps campers of all abilities thrive
Sleeping in a cabin, singing camp songs, and eating camp food are some of the simple things that some do not get to experience because of differences in ability. The Salvation Army is taking steps to make that experience accessible
The Salvation Army’s Napa Culinary Training Academy cooks up fresh futures for graduates
Ricardo couldn't recognize himself anymore. He felt sick and knew he needed to change. After completing his stay at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center he joined the Napa Culinary Training Academy to hone his cooking skills as a professional
Giving Back: People share why they give to The Salvation Army
At Christmas, kettles allow The Salvation Army to personally interact with the people who donate to support community programs. This year we wanted to hear why they are so inclined to give, so we went out to a few Salvation