In their home, Peace and Joy Replaced Fighting and Anger

Candido and Lou

In their home, peace and joy replaced fighting and anger

Before Candido, Lou, and their children became involved with The Salvation Army, their home life was chaotic and unpleasant. “There was a lot of fighting and disagreement,” Lou says. “We were unhappy and our lives were in turmoil.”

“We’re grateful because our lives transformed as we received guidance and counsel and experienced God’s love at The Salvation Army.”

Your support ensures our doors are always open to the community, whatever the need. So when the family came here looking for change, we were ready to counsel and encourage them. They decided to become members of The Salvation Army, and their lives transformed.

“Candido gave up drinking, our family became heavily involved here, and we grew together. We experienced God’s love, and our lives are so different today,” Lou says. “Now we are a strong, united family, and our home is filled with laughter and joy.”

Putting their treasure where their hearts are

Having been blessed, Candido and Lou decided they wanted to begin volunteering at The Salvation Army to impact other people in the community.

“There’s no doubt they have a passion for serving their neighbors,” says Major Steven Lopes, who regularly works alongside Candido and Lou. “Candido cleans our building and keeps it in tip-top shape. Lou works in our food pantry. They’re making a difference. That’s why they’ve both won our ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award.”

Thank you for meeting every kind of need in our community — whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. As you can see, your support strengthens families!