Bullying and the problem with ‘brush it off’
Across its youth programming, Salvation Army staff makes listening to kids a priority. By Caitlin Johnston - It’s been years now, but Irene Lewis still remembers the encounter. Lewis, Executive Director of Red Shield L.A., where she’s worked for nearly three decades
The future of food pantries?
Client choice food pantries are helping reduce waste and restore dignity in clients. By Caitlin Johnston - Millions of people take for granted the ability to go to a grocery store and pick out what food they want to eat. But for
New corps dedicated in South LA
West’s newest corps will flesh out its spiritual services for the community. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - It’s been 15 years in the making. The Salvation Army Siemon Youth and Family Community Center in South Los Angeles has shed its longtime
Hot rod kettle volunteer
By Gina Noble, Cadet - At 8 a.m. on the first Saturday of the Red Kettle Campaign, Joe greeted us. “I’m happy to be volunteering for The Salvation Army again,” he said, adding that he wished he could do more shifts but
Disasters pound California coast
Residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties repair and rebuild from the biggest wildfire in modern state history and a deadly round of mudslides. The scarred hillsides above Highway 101 near Ventura, California, remind passersby of the devastation that unfolded on
Salvation Army helps Central Coast’s homeless reunite with families
Homelessness have spiked each of the past six years in Santa Maria, California. By Dave Werstine - Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Elaine found herself down and out and struggling to survive on the streets of Santa Maria, California. Helpless among
Salvation Army eyes impact with new vision clinic
Ventura Rotary Club pitches in $5,000 and a trio of optometrists. By Mark Butkus - When Corps Officer Lt. Fabio Simoes arrived in Ventura, California, in 2014, one of the first people who reached out to him—in a time of need—connected
Pasadena youth find ‘pals’ through local police partnership
As tensions mount with police departments and communities across the country, The Salvation Army helps facilitate positive interactions between them. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - What can a couple of police officers, several youth advisors, and more than 100 youth do together
Salvation Army continues Thomas Fire response
The blaze has now charred 250,000 acres. The Thomas fire is now the fourth largest in California's history. The massive inferno has charred roughly 250,000 acres and destroyed nearly 1,000 structures. Fire crews are working to establish containment lines above Carpinteria, Montecito
New Medi-Cal program benefits Bell Shelter
Instead of getting short-term outpatient care, clients will now receive ongoing treatment, tailored to their specific needs. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The Salvation Army Bell Shelter—one of the largest homeless shelters in the Western U.S.—will soon be able to expand its
SA Justice forges ahead with new leadership
The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Social Justice department chips away at a 10-year action plan. The leadership at The Salvation Army USA Western Territory’s Social Justice department (SA Justice) recently changed, but the mission hasn’t wavered: stop human trafficking. With new Territorial
Donor commits $7.5 million to Salvation Army
First installment of Hunt family pledge made In keeping with the wishes of her late husband, real estate entrepreneur Donald Hunt, Priscilla Hunt has directed the first $750,000 installment of what will eventually be a $7.5 million gift to The Salvation