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In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming
A few years ago, The Salvation Army in Long Beach, California, conducted a needs assessment during its capital campaign to expand the preexisting corps to a Red Shield Center—a community center with recreation opportunities and social services. From the assessment,
New in the US, Salvation Army volunteer fulfills self by helping others
Karen Clark finds her 'loose ends' resolved at the Monterey Peninsula Corps. Karen Clark needed something to do. It was October 2020—not an easy time to find opportunities amid the burgeoning COVID pandemic. Clark and her husband had just arrived in
Salvation Army’s anti-human trafficking report evidences impact in Western U.S.
The Salvation Army Western Territory is continuing its fight against human trafficking, releasing its 2021 Annual Impact Report for its efforts in the Western U.S. The report identifies the Army’s efforts and illuminates the larger need for engaging Salvationists and
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10 critical keys for designing a creative culture
It’s no secret that culture is more important than vision. I’ve worked in creative, vibrant cultures where original thinking is valued, people listen to each other, and wonderful things happen. On the other hand, I’ve worked at organizations where you
Make him known
The General’s Easter message My greetings to you as we recognize and celebrate Easter 2022. The Apostle Paul made the following affirmation in his letter to the church in Rome: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power
The single best way to start practicing self-compassion
My husband, Aaron, and I and our boys, Henry and Mac, are lifelong Midwesterners, but three years ago we moved to Manhattan. We made the move from a house in the suburbs of Chicago to an 825-square-foot apartment on the third
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Boxing with Parkinson’s: A Surprising Therapy
In Denver, CO, a group of folks diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease have taken up boxing - yes, boxing! And they’re having a blast. Parkinson’s is a degenerative motor condition most common in those over the age of 50. It often
112: Salvation Army plans for adaptive camp this summer in Colorado with James Johnson and Mitchell McWilliams
All across the country, The Salvation Army is gearing up to open the gates to that well-loved place where kids can be kids—summer camp. Every year, thousands of kids of all ages get a fresh perspective on life as they meet
111: How God loves us with the fruit of the Spirit with Jessica Thompson
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. Of course, you know this list—the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. Much has been written about this list and how we can better find and embrace these traits in our
110: Good Word: 5 things to learn from Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish with Rev. Eugene Cho
Could you use a good word from the Good Word? In this episode, Reverend Eugene Cho is bringing us the Word from John 21:1-14. Eugene is the President and CEO of Bread for the World, a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization based in
Helping Asylum-Seeking Families in California | Love Beyond the Border
In mid-2021, Riverside County, CA, enlisted The Salvation Army to help provide temporary logistics and lodging for asylum-seeking families as they were moved through the County on the way to their sponsors. The Salvation Army answered the call, mobilizing a large-scale
109: A field guide for effectively engaging anxiety with Jason Cusick
Anxiety. We all have it. And it’s not always a bad thing—it’s a natural response to facing the unknown that can protect us. But it can also go too far. The American Psychological Association said in late 2020 we’re facing a national mental health