The Salvation Army Honolulu Adult Rehabilitation Center or ARC, is nestled into a compact and busy stretch of town. With community and life around every block, there comes a need for cleanliness and upkeep of the outside areas.

During plans for the March 25 health and safety clean-up, the Honolulu Police Department reached out to the public for any volunteers willing to assist in an organized community clean-up.

“We wanted to give The Salvation Army a good name by showing [Honolulu PD and city council] what we do over here and how men in recovery help out the community,” said Dustin Woodard, Honolulu ARC Resident Manager.

Part of The Salvation Army ARC program incorporates community-based work that can further develop life and social skills, making it easier for someone to transition into the workforce.

Once the clean-up was complete, there was a visible difference in the appearance of the outside areas. Also impressed by the outcome of the clean-up were Honolulu City Council members, who requested a tour of the ARC. The result? Further plans for another, larger Honolulu beautification event.