It all started when Aaron Needham heard a pop in his back while working at his father’s stained glass company.

When The Salvation Army in Phoenix, AZ, realized a significant portion of their community were living paycheck to paycheck, they

Learn to shop at your local Salvation Army Thrift Store with Josue Julio. He gives his tips and tricks on

Mike Carter grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the power and influence of the real-life men who inspired

The Kroc Dance Academy in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is making a way for dancers of all ages and abilities to

You never know what kind of hidden gems you may find until you look in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. Join

A young Mexican boy comes of age—for better or worse—in his quest to save the life of his beloved pet

In the Philippines, attending church is considered, in some circles, to be ‘unmasculine’—but a group of men from The Salvation

In Havre, Montana, The Salvation Army works in the face of debilitating poverty, helping to reintegrate folks like Holly Dorcheus

Music brings a powerful depth to life. It allows people to express emotions, experiences and hopes. Cultures and sub-cultures tell

Each year, on the big island of Hawai'i, dozens of teen girls run away from home to escape abusive and

After leaving an abusive relationship, Ruth was a single mother of six, struggling to make ends meet. She found herself

Sleeping in a cabin, singing camp songs, and eating camp food are some of the simple things that some do

Ricardo couldn't recognize himself anymore. He felt sick and knew he needed to change. After completing his stay at The

At Christmas, kettles allow The Salvation Army to personally interact with the people who donate to support community programs. This

David Kwan-Yong Kang survived an astonishingly difficult childhood. Orphaned at two years old after his father was killed during the

The Salvation Army’s Home League is not a place where women sit around "yicky yacking,” it is so much more

In Nashville, Tennessee, The Salvation Army is experiencing tremendous success working with the homeless community. Their 'LifNav' street outreach prioritizes

When Kimberly Roberts came out of the hospital, she knew her health habits had to change. Her kids knew it,

“I just found a massive disparity between the life and actions of Jesus Christ, and the church institutions that I've

Betty rebelled against her family and God when she was growing up. She started to chase the approval of others

Throughout The Salvation Army's history, reaching out and ministering to those who are incarcerated has always been important. Although it

In Denver, CO, a group of folks diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease have taken up boxing - yes, boxing! And they’re

In mid-2021, Riverside County, CA, enlisted The Salvation Army to help provide temporary logistics and lodging for asylum-seeking families as

Some barriers to success are too big to face alone. But what happens when Los Angeles City Council's District 15,

Experiencing homelessness is often not just about a lack of housing. It’s also about sustainability. That’s why The Salvation Army

Hula, gardening, harvesting, studying the Hawaiian language and learning the history of their ancestors—it’s all part of the addiction recovery

When Dan Garrett stood in a prison yard and first devoted his life to God, he began his journey toward

When foster kids turn 18, it’s an unfortunate reality that some are kicked out of their foster homes, making them

Starting at an early age, Joseph Valadez was on a path of violence and substance abuse that eventually led him

The Salvation Army has existed to serve without discrimination since its founding in 1865, and has faithfully kept that tradition

Caught in the middle of a firefight in Baghdad. His nephew killed by a suicide bomber. His sister dying in

Pedro was introduced to The Salvation Army while living with his sister in Long Beach, California. He soon became a

Eden Wild is a headstrong teenager with a calling. With the help of her parents, she has created a life-changing

Tina and Jonathan travel across Washington state, reaching out to people currently living in their vehicles. In their specially-equipped van,

Denver residents Elias and Candy Salgado began helping a few families in need by using their own finances, but when

On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more

With COVID-19 upending the livelihoods of millions of working people in America, it’s hard to imagine how those who are

Last year, more than 20,000 people came to the United States seeking asylum due to threat of persecution. The Seruyange’s

In our fifth and final video from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, we visit the island of Imiej, where

Thomas Wolf had a wife and two kids, was a homeowner and successful case worker in San Francisco. That all

Part of The Salvation Army's mission is to meet the needs of individuals of all backgrounds, without discrimination. Some needs

With no running water and scant electricity, where short-range radio is the only means of communication, modern life in the

Bullied for her differences, a determined young ballerina with cerebral palsy braves the stage only to be confronted by her

Donna struggled with substance addiction from the beginning. Family hurt and an abusive relationship followed. Her high-school-aged daughter was diagnosed

Have we mentioned what a deal it is to shop at your local Salvation Army Family Thrift Store? From name-brand

Centered between Portland and Seattle, the small city of Centralia, Washington, faces a declining economy and an increase in homelessness,

Children in the Marshall Islands must pass a high school entrance exam in order to continue their education past the

If you're wanting to learn more about God or how to get involved with The Salvation Army, find more about

When Alvin Keller suffered a deeply traumatic hate crime at the hands of the KKK, he carried that burden of

This is a momentary glimpse into one woman's life as she walks down the street. How people react to her

Every Christmas season, the Fie Family sets aside a day to gather together and volunteer their time ringing the bell

Everyone wants to save money. Shopping at your local Salvation Army Family Thrift Store is not only the perfect place

Growing up in the remote Pacific Island nation of the Marshall Islands, Mioshi Anwot faced many difficulties, from abusive older

You never know what kind of hidden gems you may find until you look in a Salvation Army Family Thrift

Life on Ebeye Island, a remote island in the already-remote Republic of the Marshall Islands, is difficult. Some 16,000 people

In rural England, a father and his two sons run the family business. But their relationships are torn apart when

Sammy grew up in Portland, Oregon, under challenging circumstances with an unsure future. As he grew older, however, The Salvation

Robert uses his time and talents to make custom lowrider bicycles for his local community in Pocatello, Idaho. He created

What do seashell lamps, palm tree pillows and expensive dinner plates all have in common? They can all be found

There is a movement underway inside of Alaska’s State Penitentiaries. It’s based upon a philosophy which focuses on treatment, teaching,

Sweet Prayers is a ministry wherein participants visit illicit massage businesses in their area, bringing them home-baked goods. This helps

Jonathan hit rock bottom at the Mission and 16th bus stop in San Francisco high on meth and low on

A not-uncommon statement from a person in addiction is, “I’m not hurting anyone but myself.” Denice Delgado would beg to

When David consciously decided to renounce Christianity, he turned to science and technology. When his wife Diane began to view

In the remote village of Hoonah, Alaska, The Salvation Army has created a unique approach to raising money: by selling

Xiomara and Valeria love to dance. At The Salvation Army’s Kroc Corps and Community Center in San Francisco, the girls

David Barnett found himself in need of new work after vocational training he received in the Navy became obsolete. Over

Smoking weed at age 7. A father by age 15. A cocaine addiction that quickly escalated to methamphetamine. And a

The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Los Angeles, California, has implemented a new tool to help people get back on

For 30 years, Clay slid further and further into his addiction. Nothing could stop him—not his father’s suicide, not his

Intro: In Norco, part of Riverside County, California, the prison known as “Hotel California” is home to about 3,400 male inmates.

The Salvation Army in Helena, Montana, is meeting needs with its Life Empowerment Program, which helps homeless and at-risk men,

Homeless. Abandoned. Molested. All by the age of 12.   When the police found young Lynn McCoy alone in a Greyhound bus

Some think that all people doing sex work are doing so by choice. As our subject anonymously shares, she was

Hector grew up going to church but he never really took it seriously. He constantly rebelled and lived life his

Mark, a veteran of Desert Storm, developed severe cataracts in both eyes, nearly blinding him, which caused him to lose

There were times in Brian's youth that he was bullied so terribly he didn't even want to live. It wasn't

Mike and his wife were addicted to methamphetamine, struggling to get by with their three children. They couldn't break their

The ministry delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California each week. Along California’s Central Coast, spanning Point Mugu

Wilson’s alcohol addiction interfered with every aspect of his life, including his occupation. After being fired from a fishing vessel,

Paul had, what many would consider, the good life. A high paying career, married with two children, and an ocean