Empire Talks Back: Guest Major Adam Morales

This City of Rialto broadcast episode of Empire Talks Back on March 17, 2026, featured Major Adam Morales of the San Bernardino County Salvation Army discussing the organization's extensive social services in the region. The conversation highlighted the Salvation Army's family shelter, sober living facilities, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers serving thousands annually across San Bernardino County, including Rialto and surrounding cities. Major Morales detailed the wraparound services provided, such as case management, tutoring, parenting classes, and community meals, emphasizing the importance of volunteer support and donations to sustain these programs. While no specific procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, the Salvation Army is actively seeking a consolidated 5-acre campus in San Bernardino to centralize its services, indicating potential future capital improvement and facility procurement opportunities. The discussion also touched on challenges related to homelessness, addiction, and the need for community involvement to support vulnerable populations.