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 from an anonymous “gold coin man” appeared in the red kettle for The Salvation Army in Spokane, Washington. It was the coin that started it all. For
Veterans reclaim their lives at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center
The Beaverton, Oregon, center has been acknowledged for its work with veterans. Initially, Tamela Ivie didn’t think she was worthy of all The Salvation Army had to offer. Her steps toward positive change began at The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter
Giving groceries and hope to veterans in Northern California
The Salvation Army in Redding, California, already had a well-established food distribution program for the general population in need in the community. But when it came to veterans, the corps wanted to do more. So, they did—by recently developing a
Fighting to keep veterans safe, healthy during COVID-19
Seattle’s William Booth Center is recognized nationally by the VA as best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seattle’s William Booth Center (WBC) provides housing and case management for civilians and veterans experiencing homelessness who identify as male, upholding The Salvation Army’s
Homeless Colorado veterans will have more beds at Salvation Army
Under the new VA grant agreement, the corps can nearly double its bed capacity for veterans. The Salvation Army in Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently expanded its partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—nearly doubling its shelter and housing capacity
Salvation Army helps veterans amid COVID-19
Veterans face unique hardships during COVID-19 By Caitlin Johnston– Bonnie Romero has worked with veterans in Modesto, California, for nearly eight years, but she doesn’t remember ever being this exhausted. The coronavirus pandemic has interrupted lives, businesses, and communities nationwide. But the veterans
The Salvation Army is helping veterans find purpose at work
Many veterans know finding “the job” is just the beginning. Discovering one’s path—or purpose—is a process that can take years, and sometimes, a lifetime, especially after having been successful in combat, and returning home without a clear way forward. That’s where
A search for housing leads to a job at Google
The Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village offer a veteran and his family a lifeline. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Six years ago, Kenneth McKinney was homeless on Skid Row. Today, he’s doing what he loves for one of the world’s biggest companies. McKinney
The Salvation Army hosts appreciation luncheon for landlords helping to alleviate veteran homelessness
The Salvation Army Southern Nevada program, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF), is hosting a Landlord Appreciation Reception June 28 at the Owens campus in Las Vegas. Major Randy Kinnamon, Clark County Coordinator for The Salvation Army, said, “This is
Honoring lives etched into mine this Memorial Day
By Lisa Brodin Smith, Lt. Colonel - Lulu Turner Landon. David Longden. Eugene Landon. Cora “Poe” Hogan. George Washington Landon. All these names are so familiar to me, yet I’ve never met any of the souls to whom they belong. The
How to honor Memorial Day on your day off
As we head into Memorial Day, it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation of the three-day weekend and poolside barbecues we have planned. But the significance behind the national holiday encompasses so much more than the day off. Honestly,
How to get involved in advocating for mental health
When you feel physical pain, it’s evident to those around you—and one of their first thoughts is probably something like, “You should go see a doctor to get that checked out.” It’s the obvious solution to a finding a cure: