In numbers

229
faith communities
4.1 million
nights of shelter
37
senior living residences

We are The Salvation Army in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Commonwealth of Northern Marianas.

Our work includes

  • Family services
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Disaster response
  • Summer camps for young people
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking response

Leadership

Headshot of Commissioner Douglas Riley

Commissioner Douglas F. Riley

Territorial Commander

Headshot of Commissioner Colleen Riley

Commissioner Colleen R. Riley

Territorial President of Women's Ministries

Colonel Eddie Vincent

Chief Secretary

Colonel Genevera Vincent

Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

USA Western Territorial Headquarters

30840 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5301
United States

Discover more

A father smiles as he talks to his family

A family's reunion

Erwin left the Philippines when his daughter was four months old, arriving in the United States. He was labour-trafficked for years as a farm worker before escaping.

Emergency response
USA Western

The Salvation Army supports evacuees and emergency responders following deadly wildfires in California, USA

As communities across Southern California are devastated by fast-moving wildfires, The Salvation Army is on the ground

The Seruyanges’s story: a new home

The Seruyange family share their incredible story of resilience, courage, and the power of community. After fleeing Uganda in search of safety, they found themselves alone in San Bernardino. An encounter with The Salvation Army changed everything

James's Story: from addiction to the Pacific Coast Trail

James spent 18 years struggling with addiction. With God's help, he found the motivation to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail. This trail stretches from the border of Mexico through California, Oregon and Washington in the USA, up to the Canadian

Davrah's story: finding salvation

Davrah was only 13 when her family lost their home, plunging them into a months-long nightmare of moving from hotel to hotel. They eventually found shelter at The Salvation Army Lambuth Family Center for about three months before finding a new home.

USA Western

International leaders attend the 2024 Testify Congress in USA Western Territory

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham made their first visit to the USA Western Territory for the 2024 Testify Congress