Stories and ideas for an Army moving forward.
The New Frontier brings you stories, ideas and conversations from across The Salvation Army in the West—helping us see God’s love in action, learn from one another and understand where the mission is moving.
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By The New Frontier
Introducing At the Frontier
At the Frontier is a podcast bringing you into conversations with people thinking, serving, building and asking what comes next for The Salvation Army.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness
Upcycling workshops help turn secondhand finds into fresh creations
Across the West, The Salvation Army's thrift stores are hosting upcycling workshops to build community around sustainability.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness
Building a community where recovery can grow
The Cheyenne Corps' weekly recovery classes help people find connection, understanding and community beyond treatment.
elderly
Senior Services
By Karen Gleason
Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities
Retired Salvation Army officers bring companionship and emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest residents.
cardio_load
Recovery
How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose
Watch to see how he managed to change his life, move a thousand miles away from his past and now gives back to make a difference in his new community.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Hillary Jackson
Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors
In the aftermath of the Spokane wildfires and beyond, Salvation Army personnel trained in emotional/spiritual care make an impact.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Karen Gleason
Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars
Program assigns volunteer graders to review lessons and return feedback by mail.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Karen Gleason
Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach
Across rural and underserved regions, service units provide vital care.
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Youth Services
By Hillary Jackson
Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs
A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with youth programs.
He Didn’t Think of Himself as Homeless - Until the Wheel Came Off His Car
He didn’t consider himself homeless. He had a car. It just happened to be a broken-down Mercedes that wasn’t going anywhere.
family_home
Homelessness
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service
Veteran Community Integration Services program provides housing and employment resources for veterans navigating the transition to civilian life.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification
Gold Certification recognizes efforts to make healthy food more accessible.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation
Thousands of donations pass through Salvation Army warehouses each day. Some turn out to be worth far more than expected.
Serving with Open Hands and Open Hearts
In the wake of the Spokane fires, The Salvation Army is walking alongside families with practical help and compassionate hearts.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America
An Afghan family turned to The Salvation Army as they navigated the challenges of starting over in a new country.
receipt_long
Utility Assistance
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship
Through a decades-long partnership, The Salvation Army and Puget Sound Energy help families stay safely in their homes through utility bill assistance.
family_home
Homelessness
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Cosmo the robot dog’s unlikely mission
A responsive robot dog is helping CARI redefine trauma-informed care.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s e-commerce live sales supervisor
Jacob Presnell shares his journey into livestream sales and his experience as a host.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Designers create World Cup-inspired fashion from Salvation Army donations
Six Los Angeles designers transformed donated jerseys into unique upcycled fashion pieces, with auction proceeds supporting Salvation Army ARCs
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Emily Truax - Caring Magazine
Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other
In a disconnected world, Salvation Army summer camps give kids a safe place to build meaningful relationships
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Katie Gao
Typhoons and Thefts Can’t Stop the Mission
Burglars broke into The Salvation Army Thrift Store on Guam during Typhoon Bavi. Store manager Doris Young chooses to show up every day to serve her community.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds
A new livestream shopping experiment is helping Salvation Army thrift stores reach new buyers—and generate additional funding for Adult Rehabilitation Centers.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others
Once a pantry client, Jacqueline Speer is now helping build a new vision for food assistance in Bremerton, Washington.
elderly
Senior Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community
The Salvation Army in San Diego County offers seniors meals in a welcoming community.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Katie Gao
Super Typhoon Bavi Strikes Communities Still Healing—The Salvation Army Activates Disaster Response
Bavi strikes the Marianas just months after Sinlaku. 100% of your gift supports immediate and long-term recovery for communities facing a second disaster.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Christin Thieme - Caring Magazine
The ripple effect of joy
How one act of care becomes many
volunteer_activism
Giving Back
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
Meet the joy spreaders
The joy doesn't stop with them.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable
As new regulations take hold, retailers are partnering with The Salvation Army to keep unsold clothing out of landfills.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement
Innovative use of Salvation Army emergency/disaster response canteens spark joyful engagement in Western Territory communities.
Celebrating Childhood, Restoring Hope
Thanks to donor generosity, every birthday child receives a small party complete with decorations, cupcakes, and a few gifts chosen just for them.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Caring Magazine
Creating moments that matter through play
How play communicates dignity
folded_hands
Worship Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
From Ebeye to Sacramento, The Salvation Army is a spiritual home
Marshallese Ministry helps migrants find a spiritual home in Sacramento.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens
The Carson City Corps is now a daily gathering place for local youth.
By Katie Gao
A Donut, a Kind Word, and a Legacy Worth Honoring
How a simple act of kindness on the WWI front lines became a tradition of generosity still celebrated today on National Donut Day.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army Chico ARP helps rebuild family relationships
The Salvation Army program supports both participants and their loved ones through the recovery process.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Long-term disaster support continues months after major Washington flooding
Salvation Army disaster teams continue helping a veteran rebuild his property and navigate long-term recovery.
family_home
Homelessness
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
GrowGood garden at Bell Shelter helps residents find peace and renewed purpose
Bell Shelter's GrowGood program combines urban agriculture, workforce training and supportive services to help residents move toward independence.
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Raising up Salvation Army leaders for service to the West—and the world
The future of The Salvation Army rests on corps that grow leaders and send them.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Disaster case manager helps restore hope after 2025 California wildfires
After building a new life in Southern California, Steven Seruyange now helps wildfire survivors navigate recovery and rebuild after loss.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Lou Buhl - Caring Magazine
‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry
How one woman helped The Salvation Army collect over 26,000 pounds of hope
The Salvation Army to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Remodeled Family Services Center
The Salvation Army will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 10 at 1:30 p.m. for remodeled family services center.
LOVE BEYOND GALA
National Salvation Army Week Celebrates 128 Years of Service, Hope, and Community Impact in Southern Oregon
diversity_4
Family Services
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support
Once in financial crisis, one family regains stability through the Pathway of Hope.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster
Cadets prepared 180 meals during Emergency/Disaster Services training.
Camp Gifford: Where Courage Climbs Higher
Outdoor education programs give inner-city youth opportunities to explore nature and discover their confidence and courage.
By Caramie Petrowsky - Caring Magazine
Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community
Helena Corps senior soldier Lynn Batista spreads joy at the corps and a local care home.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey
After years caught in a cycle of substance use, Sullivan Rhoads found healing through music, faith and community at the Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program.
family_home
Homelessness
By Caring Magazine
Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need
The Ugly Quilt Group in Mesa, Arizona, has made 18,000 bed rolls for people experiencing homelessness.
By Katie Gao
Summer Camp Registration Now Open for Hawai'i's Keiki and Teens
Join summer camp at Camp Homelani on Oahu's North Shore. Discovery camp, music camp, and teen camp opportunities. Scholarships are available.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Emily Truax - Caring Magazine
‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat
The retreat hosted 21 people with disabilities and 23 caregivers, offering everyone a place to worship, make connections and have fun.
At the Frontier
The best ideas often begin with a conversation.
At the Frontier is a podcast bringing you into conversations with people thinking, serving, building and asking what comes next for the mission of The Salvation Army.
By The New Frontier
Introducing At the Frontier
At the Frontier is a podcast bringing you into conversations with people thinking, serving, building and asking what comes next for The Salvation Army.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness
Upcycling workshops help turn secondhand finds into fresh creations
Across the West, The Salvation Army's thrift stores are hosting upcycling workshops to build community around sustainability.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness
Building a community where recovery can grow
The Cheyenne Corps' weekly recovery classes help people find connection, understanding and community beyond treatment.
elderly
Senior Services
By Karen Gleason
Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities
Retired Salvation Army officers bring companionship and emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest residents.
cardio_load
Recovery
How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose
Watch to see how he managed to change his life, move a thousand miles away from his past and now gives back to make a difference in his new community.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Hillary Jackson
Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors
In the aftermath of the Spokane wildfires and beyond, Salvation Army personnel trained in emotional/spiritual care make an impact.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Karen Gleason
Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars
Program assigns volunteer graders to review lessons and return feedback by mail.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Karen Gleason
Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach
Across rural and underserved regions, service units provide vital care.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Hillary Jackson
Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs
A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with youth programs.
He Didn’t Think of Himself as Homeless - Until the Wheel Came Off His Car
He didn’t consider himself homeless. He had a car. It just happened to be a broken-down Mercedes that wasn’t going anywhere.
family_home
Homelessness
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service
Veteran Community Integration Services program provides housing and employment resources for veterans navigating the transition to civilian life.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification
Gold Certification recognizes efforts to make healthy food more accessible.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation
Thousands of donations pass through Salvation Army warehouses each day. Some turn out to be worth far more than expected.
Serving with Open Hands and Open Hearts
In the wake of the Spokane fires, The Salvation Army is walking alongside families with practical help and compassionate hearts.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America
An Afghan family turned to The Salvation Army as they navigated the challenges of starting over in a new country.
receipt_long
Utility Assistance
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship
Through a decades-long partnership, The Salvation Army and Puget Sound Energy help families stay safely in their homes through utility bill assistance.
family_home
Homelessness
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Cosmo the robot dog’s unlikely mission
A responsive robot dog is helping CARI redefine trauma-informed care.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s e-commerce live sales supervisor
Jacob Presnell shares his journey into livestream sales and his experience as a host.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Designers create World Cup-inspired fashion from Salvation Army donations
Six Los Angeles designers transformed donated jerseys into unique upcycled fashion pieces, with auction proceeds supporting Salvation Army ARCs
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Emily Truax - Caring Magazine
Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other
In a disconnected world, Salvation Army summer camps give kids a safe place to build meaningful relationships
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Katie Gao
Typhoons and Thefts Can’t Stop the Mission
Burglars broke into The Salvation Army Thrift Store on Guam during Typhoon Bavi. Store manager Doris Young chooses to show up every day to serve her community.
apparel
Thrift Stores
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds
A new livestream shopping experiment is helping Salvation Army thrift stores reach new buyers—and generate additional funding for Adult Rehabilitation Centers.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others
Once a pantry client, Jacqueline Speer is now helping build a new vision for food assistance in Bremerton, Washington.
elderly
Senior Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community
The Salvation Army in San Diego County offers seniors meals in a welcoming community.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Katie Gao
Super Typhoon Bavi Strikes Communities Still Healing—The Salvation Army Activates Disaster Response
Bavi strikes the Marianas just months after Sinlaku. 100% of your gift supports immediate and long-term recovery for communities facing a second disaster.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Christin Thieme - Caring Magazine
The ripple effect of joy
How one act of care becomes many
volunteer_activism
Giving Back
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
Meet the joy spreaders
The joy doesn't stop with them.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable
As new regulations take hold, retailers are partnering with The Salvation Army to keep unsold clothing out of landfills.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Hillary Jackson - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement
Innovative use of Salvation Army emergency/disaster response canteens spark joyful engagement in Western Territory communities.
Celebrating Childhood, Restoring Hope
Thanks to donor generosity, every birthday child receives a small party complete with decorations, cupcakes, and a few gifts chosen just for them.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Caring Magazine
Creating moments that matter through play
How play communicates dignity
folded_hands
Worship Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
From Ebeye to Sacramento, The Salvation Army is a spiritual home
Marshallese Ministry helps migrants find a spiritual home in Sacramento.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Carson City Salvation Army youth group provides refuge for local teens
The Carson City Corps is now a daily gathering place for local youth.
By Katie Gao
A Donut, a Kind Word, and a Legacy Worth Honoring
How a simple act of kindness on the WWI front lines became a tradition of generosity still celebrated today on National Donut Day.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Vivian Lopez - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army Chico ARP helps rebuild family relationships
The Salvation Army program supports both participants and their loved ones through the recovery process.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Long-term disaster support continues months after major Washington flooding
Salvation Army disaster teams continue helping a veteran rebuild his property and navigate long-term recovery.
family_home
Homelessness
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
GrowGood garden at Bell Shelter helps residents find peace and renewed purpose
Bell Shelter's GrowGood program combines urban agriculture, workforce training and supportive services to help residents move toward independence.
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Raising up Salvation Army leaders for service to the West—and the world
The future of The Salvation Army rests on corps that grow leaders and send them.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Disaster case manager helps restore hope after 2025 California wildfires
After building a new life in Southern California, Steven Seruyange now helps wildfire survivors navigate recovery and rebuild after loss.
soup_kitchen
Food Pantries and Hunger Relief
By Lou Buhl - Caring Magazine
‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry
How one woman helped The Salvation Army collect over 26,000 pounds of hope
The Salvation Army to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Remodeled Family Services Center
The Salvation Army will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 10 at 1:30 p.m. for remodeled family services center.
LOVE BEYOND GALA
National Salvation Army Week Celebrates 128 Years of Service, Hope, and Community Impact in Southern Oregon
diversity_4
Family Services
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support
Once in financial crisis, one family regains stability through the Pathway of Hope.
landslide
Disaster Relief
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster
Cadets prepared 180 meals during Emergency/Disaster Services training.
Camp Gifford: Where Courage Climbs Higher
Outdoor education programs give inner-city youth opportunities to explore nature and discover their confidence and courage.
By Caramie Petrowsky - Caring Magazine
Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community
Helena Corps senior soldier Lynn Batista spreads joy at the corps and a local care home.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Haley Osness - Caring Magazine
Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey
After years caught in a cycle of substance use, Sullivan Rhoads found healing through music, faith and community at the Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program.
family_home
Homelessness
By Caring Magazine
Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need
The Ugly Quilt Group in Mesa, Arizona, has made 18,000 bed rolls for people experiencing homelessness.
By Katie Gao
Summer Camp Registration Now Open for Hawai'i's Keiki and Teens
Join summer camp at Camp Homelani on Oahu's North Shore. Discovery camp, music camp, and teen camp opportunities. Scholarships are available.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Emily Truax - Caring Magazine
‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat
The retreat hosted 21 people with disabilities and 23 caregivers, offering everyone a place to worship, make connections and have fun.
Worth Your Attention
Stories and ideas selected by our editors to deliver a deeper look.
elderly
Senior Services
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community
The Salvation Army in San Diego County offers seniors meals in a welcoming community.
diversity_4
Youth Services
By Emily Truax - Caring Magazine
‘Everybody matters’ at The Salvation Army’s 2026 Adaptive Retreat
The retreat hosted 21 people with disabilities and 23 caregivers, offering everyone a place to worship, make connections and have fun.
cardio_load
Recovery
By Karen Gleason - Caring Magazine
Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest
Fresno's Gabelcrest program provides housing, case management and a supportive community.
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As the flagship publication of The Salvation Army in the West, The New Frontier is a shared home for the stories, ideas and conversations shaping the mission.
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