Youth

Learn more about how The Salvation Army supports children and teens with a variety of stories and articles about youth.

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

Impact Stories

November 25, 2025

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

Both science and Scripture agree: generosity is good for you

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

Impact Stories

November 11, 2025

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

Troops returns to Flagstaff, giving kids new opportunities to thrive

byHaley Osness

Creativity

November 6, 2025

Build a chain of joy this Advent

Rediscover the heart of Christmas: love received from God, given with joy

Teens in Bellevue start orchestra to share music, connection with community

Impact Stories

October 23, 2025

Teens in Bellevue start orchestra to share music, connection with community

For Bellevue, Washington, high school siblings John and Grace Yeom, a passion

byHaley Osness

Help on the Go youth volunteers bring color, music and hope to communities alongside The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

October 21, 2025

Help on the Go youth volunteers bring color, music and hope to communities alongside The Salvation Army

Youth from Help on the Go’s Project Muse create a mural at The Salvation Army

byKaren Gleason

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

Impact Stories

October 14, 2025

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

By now, “trunk-or-treat” hardly needs an introduction

byKaren Gleason

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God's love via a motorhome ministry

Impact Stories

October 9, 2025

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God’s love via a motorhome ministry

The Santa Ana (California) Temple Corps takes Sunday school beyond the building

byKaren Gleason

Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

Impact Stories

October 7, 2025

Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

Tables lined with school supplies filled the room at The Salvation Army Algeria

byHaley Osness

Delegates 'shine' with creativity and fun at the 2025 Adaptive Retreat

Impact Stories

September 29, 2025

6 ways The Salvation Army encourages play for people of all ages

When you hear the word “play,” you probably think of childhood memories with

byHillary Jackson

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

Impact Stories

September 19, 2025

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

The iconic toy company and The Salvation Army celebrate their ongoing

byKaren Gleason

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

Impact Stories

September 16, 2025

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

At The Salvation Army Phoenix Maryvale Corps, the anticipation that builds

byHillary Jackson

Meet The Salvation Army's Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Impact Stories

September 11, 2025

Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Tiffany Wortley aims to intentionally leverage individuality among volunteers

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6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

Build a chain of joy this Advent

Teens in Bellevue start orchestra to share music, connection with community

Help on the Go youth volunteers bring color, music and hope to communities alongside The Salvation Army

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God’s love via a motorhome ministry

Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

6 ways The Salvation Army encourages play for people of all ages

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

‘Why I give to The Salvation Army’

A Blooming Flower: Abuse, addiction and recovery on the tropical island of Guam

248: Christmas began with a promise with Amanda Bible Williams

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas