How Silvercrests are preparing seniors for coronavirus
By Hillary Jackson– The CDC reports older adults are at a higher risk of contracting Coronavirus--they’re also the primary population of The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest facilities, apartment-style communities for low-income seniors. Throughout the west, Silvercrest managers are monitoring their local health agencies
Volunteer gets through to Russian seniors with English lessons
San Diego Silvercrest residents receive customized lessons and assignments to make learning easier. Ever since grade school, Anna Shipulina had dreamed of coming to the United States to teach Russian. “I have always wanted to be a language instructor,” said Shipulina, an
Silvercrest earns grant to better serve seniors
Southern California property one of only 40 selected to participate in new three-year pilot program. By Laurie Bullock - The Salvation Army Silvercrest Senior Residence program in Chula Vista, California, received a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
A new era for one Silvercrest
Freed from government regulations, the Santa Rosa facility finds ways to expand senior programming. The last check is in the mail. Later this month, the Santa Rosa Silvercrest senior living residence sends in its final mortgage payment to the U.S. Department of
Removing barriers
Salvation Army Olympics help Iraqi refugees and residents build community. By Erica Andrews - He stepped up to the line on the crisp grass, swung his arm back with high velocity and shot it forward. Salem Hanna, 66, was determined that
Finding a voice
Timely assistance from The Salvation Army in the 1930s fuels Clara Kleinman’s passion to give back today. By Jared McKiernan - The biggest concern of most 8-year-old girls is how they might fashion their dolls, what to bring to the next sleepover