Girl Power! Thanks to generous friends like you this summer, The Salvation Army is inspiring girls in Harlem, New York, to dream large and reach for a bigger, better future. The annual Harlem Girls Empowerment Zone is a special one-day event held every summer that brings together [...]

Cared for Homeless The Salvation Army of Greater New York recently launched its mobile Social Service Response Unit (SSRU), partnering with several other non-profits who are working tirelessly to eradicate homelessness.  The SSRU canvases the streets of Manhattan in our bright blue branded vans, providing services to [...]

Thriving Seniors Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing seniors today. But thanks to your compassionate generosity, local elderly neighbors are finding friends and fellowship at The Salvation Army. Hundreds of senior citizens flock to the Seniors Program in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn every day, where they engage [...]

James Many children in New York are growing up in challenging communities and situations that put their futures at risk. But your generous support for The Salvation Army gives many of these kids the chance to thrive every summer at places like Star Lake Camp.  “I always [...]

Matthew Matthew was born and raised in Harlem, in a single-parent household. Like so many kids in his shoes, he could have been victimized or turned to life on the streets. But by the grace of God, he stayed out of trouble, stayed on course, and even [...]