Salvation Army Today

In a heartwarming ceremony, The Salvation Army of Gainesville, Georgia reopened its shelter doors after a three-month renovation, marking a significant milestone in the community’s journey of compassion and support.   The Gainesville shelter, a haven for those in need that can house more than 50 people, is one of only a few shelters in the Gainesville-Hall County area. The thoughtful renovations a...

The Salvation Army of Oak Creek Wisconsin hosted a Grand Opening for its new Senior Center on Monday, January 8th. The Salvation Army Senior Center, which will be located inside The Salvation Army of Oak Creek’s Church and Community Center, will be open to the public. “The new center will offer scheduled programming for the body, mind, and soul. Seniors will be able to participate in activities su...

For decades, The Salvation Army in Windsor, Ontario, has hosted an annual Christmas dinner open to everyone in the community. This year, the event took place on Dec 13th, serving over 650 guests. While Windsor’s Centre of Hope serves a weekly Community meal, the Christmas dinner was set up differently to make the experience more special for the guests. Community Engagement Specialist, Shannon Barn...

As we enter 2024, the General of The Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham offers a special new year message of encouragement.  

The Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center in Montana expanded its services to provide showers and laundry facilities, addressing a pressing need in the community and restoring dignity.   When a shower facility in Hamilton, Montana, closed its doors, it left individuals experiencing homelessness with no accessible public-use shower options. The sudden closure not only exacerbated the daily challen...

From The Salvation Army, Happy New Year to you and your family. As we enter this new year, the leaders of The Salvation Army’s USA Southern Territory have launched a new podcast to share vision, goals, and encouragement. This new direction for all that The Salvation Army does is under the umbrella of Love- Serve- Disciple. They’ll be joining the hosts of this show on Friday to share the heart behi...

Resilient 19-year-old Jessica had taken on the large responsibility of caring for her two younger siblings. She was taking any available shift at work to make ends meet, but due to surging grocery and gas prices she fell $24 short of her monthly rent payment.   Determined to keep a roof over her family’s heads, Jessica called her local Salvation Army to ask if they could provide any financial assi...

In 2022, The Salvation Army helped nearly 24 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services including providing food, shelter, emergency relief and rehabilitation programs throughout the United States. This service isn’t something that just happens by chance; we are an organization that is motivated by the love of God.    The Pathway of Hope...

On October 24th, 410 volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation disembarked from transport buses- ready to get to work.   The mission? To beautify local Salvation Army facilities along with the nearby Veterans Village housing community—locations that were chosen for The Home Depot Foundation renovation and upgrade and as co-recipients of a $200,000 beautification grant.   Volunteers with The Home D...

Ten-year-old Cobi Roshau is on a mission. In his second season as a volunteer bellringer for The Salvation Army in Susanville California, he aims to double the dollars he collected last year.   Cobi’s enthusiasm for the Red Kettle Campaign has galvanized the community, with both children and adults accepting the “Cobi Challenge” to ring the bell to help others. He’s also supporting The Salvation A...

For the second time in just a few months, the Richardsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue visited The Salvation Army’s Camp Rappahannock in Virginia. This second visit was at the invitation of The Salvation Army to share their praise and thanks for the volunteers’ efforts to extinguish a forest fire on September 7th of this year.   Major Bobby Parker of The Salvation Army said, “The fire was only 200...

For nearly 10 years, prayer warriors and skilled crafters of the Houston Northwest Salvation Army church in Texas have been employing a ministry begun by another denomination.   “Prayers & Squares” was started in 1992 at the Hope United Methodist Church in San Diego, CA. In the 30 years since its inception, chapters have emerged all around the world- including quilters at the Houston Northwest...

On November 10th, hundreds of people lined up by foot and car outside of The Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth Community Center in South Los Angeles—their anticipation fueled by the promise of a free turkey and sides for their upcoming Thanksgiving feast.   The distribution emerged as the CMA CGM Foundation donated 1,500 16-lb turkeys and essential food staple bags to The Salvation Army.   The ev...

The Salvation Army benefits greatly from volunteers, as we rely heavily on volunteerism to support our programs and services. The Salvation Army, as a Christian organization, offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to connect with people who share the same faith. And- Additionally, the Army provides another avenue for them to actively share their faith with the community.   Whether you're assis...

The Maui County Angel Tree Distribution event for The Salvation Army made Christmas extra special for more than 1,800 Maui children and their families. The distribution event ran from November 18th to 19th at a special Winter Wonderland scene at the local Walmart.   The Salvation Army’s beloved Angel Tree tradition strives to make the holiday season a little brighter for families who are facing fi...

San Jose is among the richest cities in the United States, if not the richest. But even in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley, people fall on hard times and need help.   When they do, The Salvation Army is there to help, providing shelter at Emmanuel House and food through a daily drive-through distribution and senior nutrition program at its Silicon Valley campus.   The campus also houses the tr...

The people of Acapulco are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Otis, the Category 5 storm which hit the city of Acapulco in Mexico in late October. The hurricane sustained winds of over 160 miles per hour causing severe damage to the city as well as Salvation Army facilities including the Acapulco Children’s Home. Children from the children’s home were evacuated to safe locations. Fallen trees...

Just a couple of months ago, residents of Yellowknife, in Northwest Canada were forced to leave everything behind and evacuate to escape the devastating wildfires that affected the region. Today, as most residents settle back into their daily lives, The Salvation Army is gearing up to make sure everyone in the community has everything they need this Christmas season. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, The S...

Members of the Hispanic women’s ministry at The Salvation Army in Middletown, N.Y., have been enjoying weekly Zumba classes for the past year. The Hispanic women’s ministry, led by Enid Ortiz, has offered several activities for members, including bingo, crafts, and jewelry-making, as everyone engages in Christian fellowship. When Orlando Torres, a community health outreach coordinator for Orange C...

Since joining The Salvation Army, Community and Family Services Coordinator, Ryan Daw, has been the driving force behind a few new programs in Fort Frances, Ontario. One of his most successful initiatives has been a cooking class for clients experiencing disabilities. Ryan leads the program. And he credits his previous experience of working in homeless shelters for giving him the skills to cook an...

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has received a grant from Bank of America to help feed individuals and families in need. The $50,000 grant from Bank of America will be used to provide thousands of holiday food boxes called “Bountiful Boxes” with ingredients for a variety of meal options - to individuals and families in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. Bank of America volunteers will pack t...

Two people with connections to The Salvation Army were among the 18 victims of the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Now that the shooter has been found dead, the local corps is playing crucial role in helping the mourning community.   After a two-day lockdown as police searched for the shooter, The Salvation Army is active in a multiagency Family Assistance Center that opened the following...

Outreach ministry takes a different shape based on a community’s needs. That’s why so many churches across the country dedicate time and resources to hosting fall festivals year after year. At The Salvation Army in El Paso, more than 500 people attended the 2023 Fall Festival, doubling the numbers from last year’s event.   This year’s Fall Festival had all the usual entertainment: food, games, bou...

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s annual Coats for Kids fundraiser, hosted by Detroit’s Hip-Hop & R&B station, 97.9 WJLB, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nonstop, located in Warren, Michigan.   For more than 40 years, the Coats for Kids campaign has provided coats and other winter accessories to children in need across metro Detroit. Listeners can drop...

The men’s ministry at The Salvation Army Cincinnati Center Hill Corps comes together on Tuesday nights to watch faith-based movies, discuss Scripture, or bond and engage in conversation. But no matter the activity of the night, the key feature of every gathering is sharing a meal together.   In September, the men’s ministry used one of its Tuesday nights to host a fish fry fundraiser. The money ra...