Youth

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

Impact Stories

February 17, 2026

Kalispell Salvation Army gives youth a safe place to connect during winter

When winter settles over Kalispell, Montana, the town grows quieter as the days

byHaley Osness

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

Impact Stories

December 18, 2025

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

The Sacramento Area Woodworkers’ longstanding partnership with The Salvation

5 things about The Salvation Army's Angel Tree you might not know

Community

December 11, 2025

5 things about The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree you might not know

A journey back in time to the first Angel Tree Have you ever chosen a paper

byKaren Gleason

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

Impact Stories

December 10, 2025

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

One night, 100 kids, countless smiles

byChristin Thieme

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

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Kalispell Salvation Army gives youth a safe place to connect during winter

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

5 things about The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree you might not know

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

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

256: Transforming Love with Commissioner James Betts

Doing justice like Jesus

In Portland, Salvation Army overnight shelters mark the first step to permanent housing

Kalispell Salvation Army gives youth a safe place to connect during winter