Youth

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

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

Revolution Hawaii celebrates 20 seasons of discipling young adults

Impact Stories

March 6, 2026

Revolution Hawaii celebrates 20 seasons of discipling young adults

To date, 205 individuals from all over the world have participated

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army Kroc Center steps up for kids during San Francisco teachers' strike

Impact Stories

March 3, 2026

Salvation Army Kroc Center steps up for kids during San Francisco teachers’ strike

Kroc Center expanded its hours to help students and working parents

byKaren Gleason

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

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

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Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

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Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

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

The ripple effect of joy

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The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

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The ripple effect of joy

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The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement

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Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement

Youth

Meet the joy spreaders

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Creating moments that matter through play

Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens

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STEAM camp connects kids to learning and community in Hollywood

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

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Revolution Hawaii celebrates 20 seasons of discipling young adults

Salvation Army Kroc Center steps up for kids during San Francisco teachers’ strike

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

The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement