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Services in the Phoenix Metro Area

Because of good people like you, The Salvation Army helped

261,278

people right here in Metro Phoenix in 2024!

We invite you to learn more about our programs and services that change lives for GOOD.

Emergency Heat Relief Stations

Anyone can come into a Salvation Army location for indoor cooling and hydration during regular operating hours, but on any day the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning from May through September, The Salvation Army “activates” its heat relief stations to another level, with extra signage directing people to each location and some locations having canopies outside to give water to passersby. Salvation Army officers and staff will also take water to those in need around their neighborhoods.

The following heat relief stations in the Valley will be “activated” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on any day the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from May through September, including weekends, but excluding federal holidays:

  • Apache Junction – Apache Junction Corps, 605 E. Broadway Ave.
  • Avondale – Estrella Mountain Corps, 11 N. Third Ave.
  • Chandler – Chandler Corps, 85 E. Saragosa St. (The Chandler Corps is a heat respite center, open M-Sa, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; open same hours on Sunday during an Excessive Heat Warning.)
  • Glendale - Glendale Corps, 6010 W. Northern Ave.
  • Mesa – Mesa Corps, 241 E. Sixth St.

Phoenix

  • Phoenix Citadel Corps, 628 N. Third Ave.
  • Phoenix Maryvale Corps, 4318 W. Clarendon Ave.
  • Ray & Joan Kroc Center Phoenix, 1375 E. Broadway Road
  • The Salvation Army Phoenix Family Services Office, 2707 E. Van Buren St., Bldg. 2
  • Surprise – North West Valley Corps, 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts Blvd.
  • Tempe – Tempe Corps, 2621 S. Rural Road

We know pets are valued family members, so most of our heat relief stations will welcome leashed dogs on Excessive Heat Warning days, as long as the station has a separate room for the pets and can maintain safety.

During an Excessive Heat Warning, mobile hydration units are also dispatched to target additional portions of metro Phoenix to serve as many people as possible.

The Salvation Army gives out nearly 1,500 bottles of water per day during Excessive Heat Warnings and thousands more bottles of water throughout the year … like to first responders who keep our community safe, people displaced by disaster, and tribal communities that have been through difficult times.

These Salvation Army Corps Community Centers in Arizona also provide heat relief to their local communities:

  • Flagstaff – Flagstaff Corps, 507 N. Humphreys St.
  • Prescott – Prescott Corps, 237 S. Montezuma St.
  • Sierra Vista – Sierra Vista Corps, 180 E. Wilcox Drive
  • Tucson (Learn more about Tucson’s “Operation Chill Out” here.)
  • Hospitality House, 1002 N. Main Ave.
  • All Nations Corps, 1001 N. Richey Blvd.
  • Amphi Corps Community Center, 218 E. Prince Road
  • Yuma – Yuma Corps, 454 W. Catalina Dr.
  • The Salvation Army gives heat relief to the following Arizona communities as well:
  • Bisbee
  • Buckeye
  • Chino Valley
  • Coolidge
  • Cornville
  • Cottonwood
  • Douglas
  • Florence
  • Pinetop-Lakeside
  • Sedona
  • Gila Bend
  • Show Low
  • Winslow

How can I help?

  1. Give online to help support The Salvation Army's life-saving heat relief efforts.​
  2. Donate cases of water (preferably standard 16.9 ounce bottles) at any of our heat relief stations.
  3. Volunteer at a heat relief station by contacting your local Salvation Army location or by calling 602-267-4100.
  4. Check in on neighbors that might be at risk of dehydration or heat-related health issues.

The Salvation Army wishes to thank key partners APS, Arizona’s Family, Assured Partners DBP, DripDrop, Ford, Plexus, Safeway/Albertsons, and SRP for the significant donations of funding, water and product they’ve provided in support of our heat relief efforts this year.

The Dangers of Heat

Statistics

According to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), there have been an average of more than 250 heat-associated deaths per year in Maricopa County since 2014.

Sun Poisoning or Sunburn

These can be a lot more serious than people realize. People may be dehydrated and not know how much fluid they need to replenish. Second and third-degree burns can result from over exposure to sun, and to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply every two hours.

If you do burn, avoid products labeled 'aloe vera gel' because many do not contain aloe vera and are actually petroleum products that keep heat in.

Heat Cramps

Symptoms include painful, involuntary muscle spasms from heavy exercise or strenuous physical activity in the heat. To remedy, drink juice or sports drink to replenish fluids and electrolytes.

Heat Exhaustion

This is the second most serious problem associated with over exposure to heat. Symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid pulse, faintness, dizziness, and exhaustion caused by exposure to high heat and strenuous physical activity.

To treat: rest in a cool place, rehydrate with cool water or sports drinks, cool down with a cool shower or cool, wet towels.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke is the most serious problem of exposure to heat and can be life threatening.

Symptoms include high body temperature, altered mental state, nausea, vomiting, caused by exposure to a hot environment and strenuous activity. In instances of heatstroke, seek immediate medical help. Medical personnel will try to lower a person's body temperature as quickly as possible through immersion in cold water, cooling blankets or ice packs.

People make poor choices because they don't feel too hot.

Drink eight to 12 glasses of water per day and increase that by three glasses for every five degrees the temperature is above 100 degrees.

Sodas and alcohol do not keep the body hydrated, so they should be avoided.

The Salvation Army Phoenix Emergency Family Shelter alleviates the financial problems many struggling, lower-income working families encounter. The shelter provides families a safe and supportive environment to overcome their plight.

For up to 120 days, the shelter provides meals and basic material needs a family might have. Families work closely with a case manager to maximize their time in the shelter. Case managers empower and encourage residents to access community, mainstream and employment resources to increase household income. They promote basic financial literacy and household budgeting and also assist residents in locating permanent housing opportunities the family can maintain once they leave the shelter.

The Salvation Army Phoenix Family Services Shelter is a state-of-art, clean, and safe place for your family! Nice rooms, two playgrounds, and even an activity center for your family to enjoy.

If you or someone you know is facing housing insecurity, please don’t put yourself or your family in an unsafe situation—reach out today: 602.267.4122.

Our Phoenix Family Services Emergency Shelter is a place for families to turn their situation around. We provide job training, legal assistance and case management in a compassionate environment.

Check out our Mike Michaels Activity Center! It’s a great place to grow and play, and connect as a family. There is a half basketball court, tons of arts and crafts, air hockey, gaming systems, a COX Innovation Lab, and tons more!

VETERAN SERVICES
The Salvation Army Southwest Division

Herberger Campus
2707 E Van Buren St, Bldg 2
Phoenix, AZ 85008

If you are a veteran still fighting battles, we want to help.

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Case management
  • Homeless comfort kits (Clothing, food, hygiene)
  • Resume writing (Translating military experience into civilian skills)
  • Job search assistance
  • Emotional and spiritual support
  • Access to Adult Rehabilitation Center (No-cost drug and alcohol rehab program)
  • Street outreach/Heat relief
  • Rent and utilities assistance

ELIGIBLE CLIENTS
Anyone who has served or is serving in the United States Military

Questions? Please call:
602.267.4212

We have made it our mission to serve veterans who've served us.

It all began with doughnuts and coffee for soldiers during World War I, and it only grew from there. Today, The Salvation Army offers a range of veteran services, providing comfort, support, counseling, and a home to thousands of veterans in need each year. We express gratitude for our country's bravest men and women by offering a hand and our hearts to those struggling to find their way after coming back home.

Project H.O.P.E.
Homeless Outreach to Place and Empower

Working to provide homeless families the support and services they need on their path towards regaining self-sufficiency.

To contact the Project H.O.P.E. Team, please call 602.267.4179.

The goal of Project H.O.P.E. is to offer outreach services to families experiencing homelessness by providing aid with basic needs items, such as food, hygiene, and transportation.

Project H.O.P.E. collaborates with Maricopa County’s Coordinated Entry system and the Family Housing Hub (FHH) to coordinate connections with families experiencing homelessness through mobile outreach.

Project H.O.P.E. outreach services include:

  • Access to food, hygiene, and other basic need items.
  • Assisting clients with transportation and in obtaining identifying documents to increase eligibility for services.
  • Providing clients with referrals and information about services not available through Project H.O.P.E. or other Salvation Army programs.
  • Assisting homeless families in overcoming barriers, to access mainstream services.
  • Assisting clients in accessing medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment.

Project H.O.P.E. also connects families to legal, vocational, family advocacy and case management services in collaboration with shelters, housing programs, and other service providers.

For emergency shelter in Phoenix:
If you are a family in need, contact the Family Housing Hub at 602.595.8700.
If you are an adult without children, contact Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) at:
230 S 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602.256.6945
Website: www.cassaz.org

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." May He bless you and keep you in His loving care!

SENIOR PROGRAMS
Serving with dignity.

The Salvation Army showers senior citizens with love and serves them with respect.

The Salvation Army Silvercrest Senior Residence Center

For seniors living alone and/or with limited incomes, their ability to access services, participate in social and cultural activities, and provide themselves with nutritional meals is compromised. Social isolation resulting from loss of personal mobility can lead to depression and sharp declines in physical health (Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Action Plan on Aging and Mobility).

Our Silvercrest Senior Residences provide low-income, subsidized housing for seniors 62 years and older, and people with disabilities. The residences provide one-bedroom and studio apartments to individuals who qualify through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8-202 programs. The Silvercrest buildings are located next to Salvation Army corps, which allows for many unique opportunities and a strong sense of community.

The Phoenix Silvercrest shares a building with The Salvation Army's Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center, which provides weekday congregate lunches, activities, and transportation to Silvercrest residents. Through community partnerships like this, the residences provide a safe environment that allows residents to maintain independent living.

The Salvation Army Phoenix Silvercrest
613 N. 4th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1575
(602) 251-2000

The Salvation Army Mesa Silvercrest
255 E. 6th St.
Mesa, AZ 85201-5123
(480) 649-9117

The Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center

For seniors living alone and/or with limited incomes, their ability to access services, participate in social and cultural activities, and provide themselves with nutritional meals is compromised. Social isolation resulting from loss of personal mobility can lead to depression and sharp declines in physical health.

The Salvation Army's Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center strives to assist seniors with maintaining their quality of life. After operating senior programs for 13 years, the Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center opened its doors in 1982. Located at 613 North 4th Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the center offers a variety of services to enhance personal growth and health as well as increase social fellowship among senior citizens 62 years of age and older.

The senior center offers congregate meals daily, delivers meals to homebound seniors, sells discounted bus tickets, offers exercise classes, arts and crafts classes, Bible studies, a library with current newspapers and magazines, and coordinates the Senior Transportation Outreach program. This program assists seniors with transportation to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, getting groceries, attending senior group activities, and other basic transportation needs.

Seniors are provided with the opportunity to take part in exercise classes, arts and crafts sessions and Bible studies. Free legal assistance is provided twice a month and medical referrals can also be obtained.

Senior Asian Outreach

Arizona currently has the 7th highest number of people over 65 in the nation. In 2000, Maricopa County consisted of 466,269 persons over age 60. The fastest growing segment of the elderly population in Maricopa County consists of those most dependent upon transportation — those 85 years and older. According to the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Action Plan on Aging and Mobility, 49% of seniors would seek information or education from a senior center.

For seniors living alone and/or with limited incomes, their ability to access services as well as participate in social and cultural activities is compromised. Social isolation resulting from loss of personal mobility can lead to depression and sharp declines in physical health. In an effort to provide transportation and activities for elderly, Asian individuals, we implemented the Senior Asian Outreach program.

Twice per week, Asian seniors from across the Valley of the Sun are picked up and transported to The Salvation Army's Phoenix Korean Corps to participate in this outreach program. Committed volunteers from the community assist seniors with a variety of activities from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. These activities include arts and crafts classes, a golf club, a calligraphy club, classes for strengthening their English skills, and a hot lunch. The Senior Asian Outreach program focuses on increasing Asian seniors' knowledge and understanding of the English language as well as providing transportation to participate in socialization opportunities.

For program information, call 623-934-5950

Senior Transportation Outreach

According to the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Action Plan on Aging and Mobility, the percentage of Americans age 65 and older has more than tripled since 1990. In 1998, older citizens numbered 34.4 million and made up 12.7% of the nation's population. This percentage is expected to increase to 20% in 2030.

The fastest growing segment of the elderly population in Maricopa County consists of those most dependent upon transportation — those 85 years and older. The areas in the county with the highest concentration of seniors are found in the older adult residential communities including the Central core of Phoenix, which is served by the Senior Transportation Outreach program.

The Senior Transportation Outreach program began when the Central Phoenix community lost its only grocery store many years ago. The City of Phoenix recognized that many residents in that area needed a market close by due to financial and/or physical limitations. Therefore, the City of Phoenix offered financial assistance to The Salvation Army's Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center to run a transportation service from their downtown location to grocery stores. Since that time, the program has expanded to provide transportation for much more than just purchasing groceries.

This program utilizes handicapped-accessible vehicles and reduced-fare tickets from Phoenix Metro Transit to meet client needs, which include going to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, getting groceries, attending senior group activities, and other basic transportation needs. Clients are eligible for the program if they are a participant of the Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center (4 or more activities/meals per month), are 62 years of age or older, or have a disability.

This program also provides participating seniors with social interaction during trips to various locations. Human interaction plays an important role in maintaining a healthy, independent lifestyle and is an essential component of the program. Many clients live alone and do not have the means (either financial and/or physical) to drive themselves to functions in the community. In addition, the drivers observe the conditions of the clients and communicate these observations with case managers so that client needs may be better addressed.

"We can help bring our city together by declaring our love to all of its children and showing them the faith we have in their future."

– Joan Kroc, 1998

Phoenix Citadel's Active Learning Program

The Active Learning Project is a collaboration between ASU's University Service Learning's America Reads/Counts program, the Salvation Army Citadel Corps, and Kenilworth Elementary School to provide after-school tutoring and mentoring to at-risk youth in kindergarten through 8th grade.

With their tutor/mentor, the children engage in interactive educational activities that are aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards as published by the Arizona Department of Education in reading, writing, and math. They also participate in a group activity session facilitated by our student staff that is aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards in science, social studies, physical education, and art. The children attend our programs four days a week and work with an assigned mentor in a one-on-one setting.

The purpose of our programs is to provide a safe place for children living in low-income areas to receive academic guidance and mentoring from an ASU student. In support of our program's mission of having every child working independently at their grade level in reading and math, we offer children greater access to books for reading with either their parents or their tutor. We also aim to increase college-going expectations in all of our children and to help them establish a strong spirit of citizenship and community service.

For program information, call 602-252-4478

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center of Phoenix South Mountain

There's something for everyone at The Kroc!

Located just off 16th Street and Broadway, the 144,000 square-foot Phoenix Kroc Center has something for everyone.

Health & Wellness for Youth & Adults

With over 13,000 square feet of fitness space, the Kroc Center offers state-of-the-art cardio, strength, selectorized fitness equipment and a 35-ft rock climbing wall. The fitness center also has a studio for group fitness and spinning classes. Through our programs, classes and opportunities, the Kroc Center is committed to the holistic development of the body, mind and spirit.

Fine Art

Immersing yourself or your child in arts and educational programming is a great way to lead a more fulfilling and enriching life. Whether it’s improving your existing skills or learning a new one, the Kroc Center can help you reach your full potential. Our state-of-the-art facility offers many programs and classes designed to discover your gifts, develop your talent and facilitate life-long learning for children and adults.

Activities for Seniors

We offer classes geared for adults and seniors to keep you flexible and feeling young!