Thursday, June 4, 2006 | Volume 40 No 12

WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

The Salvation Army and The City of San Bernardino

Rapidly Rehoused 171 Families in 2025

The Salvation Army and The City of San Bernardino Rapidly Rehoused 171 Families in 2025

THE SALVATION ARMY

San Bernardino City representatives accepting an award from The Salvation Army as its Partner of the Year, recognizing their collaboration to reduce homelessness in San Bernardino. (Left to right) Chad Holgate - Police Officer, Eric Levitt - City Manager, Fred Shorett - 4th Ward Councilmember, Rose Hoefer - San Bernardino County Social Worker, Steven Arabia - Police Officer, Henry Dominguez - Police Officer, Trea- sure Ortiz-7th Ward Councilmember, Helen Tran - Mayor. From the City's Housing & Homelessness Department: Gabriela Leon, Cassandra Searcy, and Trina Perez - Deputy Director. Also included are Major Adam Morales - Salvation Army Corps Officer, and Bill Lemann - Attorney and master of ceremonies.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County recently named the City of San Bernardino its partner of the year at the Salvation Army's an- nual red kettle kickoff, honoring the city for its outstanding service, partnership, and commitment to supporting the organization's mis- sion to end homelessness.

"We are incredibly grateful to The Salvation Army for recognizing the City of San Bernardino as its Partner of the Year," said Mayor Helen Tran. "This honor reflects our commitment to serving fami- lies, uplifting our most vulnerable residents, and strengthening neigh- borhoods. We are proud to have the Salvation Army as a partner." The City's remarkable partnership in funding and staffing has signifi- cantly contributed to the success of The Salvation Army's initiatives, particularly by helping us rapidly rehouse 171 families through vari- ous deposit and rental assistance programs. "35,871 nights of shel- ter were provided to families and children experiencing homeless- ness," said Major Adam Morales, Commander of the San Bernardino

Corps.

Last year, The Salvation Army assisted 28,201 people in 25,022 households, provided 113,400 meals, and distributed groceries to 10,801 households. 3,513 children took part in educational and recre- ational programs.

The City continues its partnership with The Salvation Army in 2026 to rapidly rehouse and shelter more people.

"We reach out and contact un- housed people wherever they may be, and we spend time to get to know them and their individual concerns and needs. We take an individualized case-management approach. Sometimes, it's a De- partment of Motor Vehicles Iden- tification Voucher, a phone call or text; other times, it's advocating for behavioral health services or assisting with placement in perma- nent housing."

"We get done what needs to be done and help connect the dots so that those we serve don't fall through the cracks," said Major Morales.

"There are many reasons people may be homeless, and a variety of circumstances that may get in the way of providing shelter for some- one. We work through the barriers and get people shelter," said Major Morales.

The Salvation Army welcomes donations of food, clothing, toys, and money, which can be dropped off at The Hospitality House, 925

W. 10th Street, San Bernardino, or at the Citadel office, 838 Alta Street, Redlands. Donations can also be made online at SBCSVA.

org.

If you are Hungry, Homeless, or Hopeless, The Salvation Army can help. Call (909) 792-6868.

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