Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community
‘Unprecedented’ effect of Salvation Army-run county temporary shelter keeps doors open. By Hillary Jackson - When you arrive at The Salvation Army-run homeless shelter in Antelope Valley, California, the presence of the past is undeniable. The Army operates the Los Angeles County
‘The Way Out’
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Friends, we must do more. On any given night in America, 553,000 people are homeless. They are men, women and children. They are single and married. They are from every ethnic group, they come from a
Volunteers provide link to spiritual journey for inmates
More than 3,550 active students in 13 states are currently participating in the program, which can reduce recidivism rates by up to 24 percent. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For many of us, a small gesture of kindness can make a big
Money Management class at Chico Corps puts participant on path to success
By Vivian Lopez - At age 38, Delilah Knight opened her own bank account for the first time in 19 years. She had opened one at 19, but it was left in bad financial standing. This time was different as Knight
Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver
By Alma Bahman - With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California, is billed as the “thrill capital of the world.” But even among the playground of mammoth rides, “Goliath” stands
Former inmates get a fresh ‘START’ in San Bernardino
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Getting a fresh start after incarceration can be a challenge. But an innovative program in San Bernardino, California, has partnered with The Salvation Army to make that first step a little easier—especially for those who have struggled with
Techmer PM, Salvation Army create careers in plastics
The training program partnership launched with two participants from Long Beach. By Vivian Lopez - Salvation Army workforce development efforts are expanding across the Western Territory, with a new Plastics Manufacturing Training Program created in partnership with plastics manufacturing company Techmer PM. “It’s
Built on relationships
These links are key in what we do. By Dick Hagerty - Our lives and society are built on relationships. On the other side, broken relationships are the cause of much of our pain and lack of success in all that
National Echelon Manager gets to work
Meanwhile, new chapters of the young adult auxiliary continue to emerge. Even as total giving to charitable organizations continues to climb, the share of people who give is cratering across all demographics. It’s that shift that’s raising questions about whether nonprofits
Clackamas Ministry Center programs help moms feel less alone
New programs meet needs and bring people together. By Hillary Jackson - It’s no secret: Parenting is hard. A recent needs assessment found moms in Clackamas County, Oregon, felt isolated and alone. They wanted a place to meet other moms, seek advice
Celebrating God’s creation at Camp Homelani
Homelani Homestead produces food and cares for animals. Which came first: the chicken or the pigs? Or was it the goats? No matter the order, all are a part of Homelani Homestead, a homesteading project of The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian and Pacific
The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler
Store will help fund no-cost adult alcohol and drug rehabilitation program The Salvation Army opened a new Family Thrift Store Jan. 24 in Chandler, Arizona, offering discounted prices on new and gently-used donated goods. Hundreds of eager shoppers waited outside the doors