Youth

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

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

Impact Stories

August 25, 2026

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with

byHillary Jackson

Impact Stories

July 21, 2026

Where is joy moving through you?

Where has God’s joy met you through the care of others—and where might he be

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

Impact Stories

July 14, 2026

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

In a disconnected world, Salvation Army summer camps give kids a safe place to

byEmily Truax

Impact Stories

June 30, 2026

Meet the joy spreaders

The joy doesn’t stop with them

byHillary Jackson

Creating moments that matter through play

Impact Stories

June 18, 2026

Creating moments that matter through play

How play communicates dignity This story is part of Caring’s 2026 print edition,

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

Impact Stories

June 4, 2026

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

The Carson City Corps is now a daily gathering place for local youth

byKaren Gleason

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army's 2026 Adaptive Retreat

Impact Stories

April 28, 2026

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat

Wearing superhero capes and smiles, delegates at the fourth annual Western

byEmily Truax

STEAM camp connects kids to learning and community in Hollywood

Impact Stories

April 7, 2026

STEAM camp connects kids to learning and community in Hollywood

Help On the Go puts learning into motion Laughter and the buzz of hands-on

byHaley Osness

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

Impact Stories

March 26, 2026

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

A program at The Salvation Army Clackamas County Corps offers an outlet for

byLizeth Beltran

Journey with Jesus in a guided Holy Week Art Journal from Caring Magazine

Spirituality

March 11, 2026

Journey with Jesus: A Holy Week Art Journal for Families

Holy Week invites us into the most meaningful story we tell—one that asks not

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ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

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Youth

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

Where is joy moving through you?

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

Meet the joy spreaders

Creating moments that matter through play

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat

STEAM camp connects kids to learning and community in Hollywood

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

Journey with Jesus: A Holy Week Art Journal for Families

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Youth

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

Where is joy moving through you?

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

Meet the joy spreaders

Veteran camp director reflects on 37 summers of service

Creating moments that matter through play

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat

STEAM camp connects kids to learning and community in Hollywood

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

Ministry in the Rink: Inside The Salvation Army’s unique summer ice hockey camp

Journey with Jesus: A Holy Week Art Journal for Families

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars