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
The Salvation Army’s Tailor: Fifty years of bespoke uniforms
David Kwan-Yong Kang survived an astonishingly difficult childhood. Orphaned at two years old after his father was killed during the opening salvos of the Korean War in 1950, he lived on the streets of Seoul with other abandoned youths. He
Finding purpose through community service at The Salvation Army’s Home League
The Salvation Army’s Home League is not a place where women sit around "yicky yacking,” it is so much more than that. From fundraisers to toy drives to making blankets for those in need, the ladies of the Home League
In Nashville, LifNav app helps outreach teams prioritize needs of unhoused individuals
In Nashville, Tennessee, The Salvation Army is experiencing tremendous success working with the homeless community. Their 'LifNav' street outreach prioritizes an individual’s wants and needs. They designed an app to expedite communication with the many unhoused folks who have phones.
Chopped Junior: Youth cooking competition teaches healthy habits in Denver, Colorado
When Kimberly Roberts came out of the hospital, she knew her health habits had to change. Her kids knew it, too. “I didn’t know how much it impacted them,” she says, after hearing her daughter tell her, “I don’t want
A Healing Brew: Drinking coffee and doing good in Cleveland, Tennessee
“I just found a massive disparity between the life and actions of Jesus Christ, and the church institutions that I've grown up around.” In Cleveland, Tennessee, a small town of 40,000, there are headquarters of 7 Christian Denominations and over
Betty’s Story: Escaping an Abusive Relationship
Betty rebelled against her family and God when she was growing up. She started to chase the approval of others and found herself in an abusive relationship. Only through God's provision of a loving family was she rescued and found
Prison Letters: Inmates Thank The Salvation Army
Throughout The Salvation Army's history, reaching out and ministering to those who are incarcerated has always been important. Although it often is challenging to gain clearance to enter some of these institutions, The Salvation Army has found a way to
Boxing with Parkinson’s: A Surprising Therapy
In Denver, CO, a group of folks diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease have taken up boxing - yes, boxing! And they’re having a blast. Parkinson’s is a degenerative motor condition most common in those over the age of 50. It often
Helping Asylum-Seeking Families in California | Love Beyond the Border
In mid-2021, Riverside County, CA, enlisted The Salvation Army to help provide temporary logistics and lodging for asylum-seeking families as they were moved through the County on the way to their sponsors. The Salvation Army answered the call, mobilizing a large-scale
Tiny Homes, Big Hopes: Welcome to The Salvation Village
Some barriers to success are too big to face alone. But what happens when Los Angeles City Council's District 15, LA Harbor College, and The Salvation Army create a compassionate and professional community? For those experiencing homelessness, it's an opportunity