The Salvation Army Family Stores

True Stories of Recovery

• Kimberly (Philadelphia, PA)

  “"Let me die or show me how to live"”

• Aaron's Story (Chicago, IL North Side)

  “When I came to The Salvation Army I was tired. I had given up the fight in my own life. I had lost touch with God and had given up all hope.”

• Gilbert's Story (Flint, MI)

  “I was a wreck when I came into the Adult Rehabilitation Center. I drank and did drugs for 45 years; I'm 60 now. Today I feel great!”

• Mark's Success Story (Grand Rapids, MI)

  “Before I came to the [Salvation Army] ARC, I only hung out with other addicts, where I felt accepted. Little did I know, I was a lost soul.”

• Scott's Story (Grand Rapids, MI)

  “Scott came to the Adult Rehabilitation Center addicted to drugs. "My life was spiraling out of control. Prescription pills ruled my life."”

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