Pedro was introduced to The Salvation Army while living with his sister in Long Beach. Soon he became a leader at the church, serving the community faithfully for decades. With a firm foundation and a passion for service, Pedro was equipped to face all the challenges of ministry that one might expect… Until the day he was forced to confront … Read More
Love in Action: An Adoption Story
Eden Wild is a headstrong teenager with a calling. With the help of her parents, she has created a life-changing ministry that has direct ties to her own roots. Eden was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of two after being orphaned at birth. Her adoptive parents Ivan and Jennifer Wild had already raised three children before Eden came into … Read More
Asylum: A Journey of Faith and Hope
Last year, more than 20,000 people came to the United States seeking asylum due to threat of persecution. The Seruyange’s fled from their home country of Uganda in search of safety for their two young children, but when they arrived found themselves alone in San Bernardino, having left behind their home, their family and their friends. After a serendipitous encounter … Read More
The Way Home
On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more than 38 years, Duane was one of them, until he found his way to The Salvation Army’s Bell Shelter, a homeless shelter and addiction recovery program located in Southern California. Watch and see how Duane’s life was transformed by God, … Read More
Robert’s Battle
Robert Battle has been homeless for 23 years. What are the options for someone who is Chronically homeless?
Joan B. Kroc – The Gift
Joan B. Kroc saw a need in San Diego for a center that would allow children to explore their potential. The Community Center was designed to be a doorway of hope for the community.
Created For Freedom
In Norco, Riverside County, the prison known as “Hotel California” is home to about 3400 male inmates. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation houses inmates, while programs like those led by Prison Fellowship work to transform their lives.
Almas Como Yo (Souls Like Mine)
Catapulted into an opportunity to start a brand new ministry, Salvation Army Captain Maria Romero planted small seeds by handing out free, fresh fruit and vegetables at Gonzales Park to whoever was in need of them.