Partner Description
The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) provide residential recovery programs for individuals seeking to deal with substance abuse and other addictions. They seek to help participants regain self-worth, learn how to build an orderly and disciplined life and become contributing members of society. Each program participant is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, nutritious food, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, work therapy assignments, and recreational activities.
Need
Provide immediate flexibility, independence, and emergency relief to neighbors transitioning out of homelessness! While shelters supply the basics, residents frequently face unexpected, critical gaps—like buying a tank of gas to get to a job interview, ordering an Uber to a medical appointment, or picking up specific dietary or personal items. Donating small-denomination gift cards gives these individuals the exact resources they need, right when they need them most.
More Details
This is a highly accessible, low-contact opportunity that individuals, families, or groups can fulfill at any time. You can pick up cards during your regular grocery store runs and drop them off whenever your schedule allows.
Estimated Cost: Approx. $10 – $50 per gift card (Based on standard retail availability at local Southern California locations like Target or Walmart).
Frequency: This is an ongoing, high-priority need as cards are distributed continuously as individual resident needs arise.
Highly Requested Locations: Walmart, Target, local grocery stores, gas stations, fast-food restaurants, and Uber.
Next Steps
Sign up today to help meet a practical need! Once you register, check your inbox for a follow-up email containing drop-off instructions and coordination details for our campus collection points.