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Southern California Division Services
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Our Impact
12%
Increase in homelessness from the previous year.
July 24, 2025
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
5 Ways Camp Helps Kids Grow and Offers Parents Peace of Mind
Across The Salvation Army Western Territory, summer camp transforms thousands of lives each summer.
"If only I had some time for myself."
If you're a parent of
elderly
Senior Services
July 7, 2025
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Feel the rhythm: Drum Circle Keeps Seniors Active in Chula Vista
A monthly drum circle is part of the music therapy program at the Silvercrest in Chula Vista, California.
"Tap your chest—feel that rhythm in your body,"
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Disaster Relief
June 24, 2025
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
An Enduring Symbol of Salvation Army Service? The Canteen
The kettle. The thrift store. Another iconic symbol of Salvation Army service?
The canteen.
June 18, 2025
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Students craft ocean murals with recycled clothes from The Salvation Army
In celebration of World Oceans Day, design students crafted murals using donated clothing from The Salvation Army.
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Homelessness
May 27, 2025
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
Homeless to Work Participants Get Extra Boost from Life Skills Courses
Work program builds skills and stability.
What if when it came to addressing homelessness, employment was the goal instead of housing?
That's the spirit of the
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Disaster Relief
May 15, 2025
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
San Diego Volunteers Train to Respond to Disaster ‘Within a Moment’s Notice’
Volunteer trainings help prepare locals for increasing disaster response needs.
From major floods to fires, the average number of billion-dollar disasters in th
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Disaster Relief
April 29, 2025
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
After the Disaster: A Year After the San Diego Floods
Over one year after San Diego's floods, The Salvation Army continues aiding recovery while preparing for future disasters.
Disasters strike without warning, upr
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Homelessness
February 25, 2025
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Rebuilding Hope: How the Santa Monica Hope Team Brings Compassion and Support
As dawn breaks over Santa Monica, Salvation Army outreach workers take to the streets alongside the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) to engage with individ
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Hunger
January 3, 2025
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
School Lunch Recovery Program Reduces Food Waste to Help Others
In the Ramona Elementary School cafeteria in Alhambra, California, apples, bananas and unopened milk cartons often populate the share table. It's a s
December 17, 2024
Salvation Army Serves Free Christmas Dinner Since 1887
Since 1887, the annual San Bernardino Salvation Army Christmas dinner has served thousands of families, Christmas dinner
November 30, 2024
By Carl M. Dameron
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Brings Christmas Cheer to Children in the County
“A simple toy donation can transform a child’s life in profound ways,” said Salvation Army San Bernardino Citadel Commander Major Isaias Braga.
November 29, 2024
By Cindy Gablin
“Stuff a Plane! Charity Toy Drive”
“Stuff a Plane! Charity Toy Drive”
November 26, 2024
By Dr. Greg Zerovnik
Salvation Army San Bernardino Citadel Raises $1.8 Million at Red Kettle Kick-Off Event
“We work with the City of Redlands side-by-side on the City’s streets to find and help unhoused individuals and families get settled into permanent housing
October 30, 2024
By The Boy Scouts
Local Scouts to collect food donations outside grocery stores
Scouts from the Gray Arrow District of the California Inland Empire Council of Scouting America will conduct their annual Scouting for Food drive from 8 a.
October 15, 2024
By Dr. Greg Zerobnick
Animatronic Innovator Garner Holt to Keynote The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Kickof
“We are delighted to have Garner Holt as our keynote speaker for this year’s Red Kettle Kickoff,” said Major Isaias Braga, Commander of The Salvation Army
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