Latest Salvation Army Impact Stories
In Hawaii, one chocolatier gives back through The Salvation Army
Erin Kanno Uehara believes one piece of chocolate can change the world. Erin Kanno Uehara’s small chocolate business, Choco Le’a in Honolulu, Hawaii, grew rapidly before the pandemic. It boasted two industrial kitchens, forged business partnerships with major hotels and brands,
One man’s holiday metamorphosis brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ alive in San Diego
Paul Maley’s one-man show of the classic Christmas story is becoming a tradition at the San Diego Kroc Center. During the holidays, Salvation Army employee Paul Maley transforms—embodying Charles Dickens and characters from a “A Christmas Carol” in a one-man show
Salvation Army kettle volunteer uses the power of song to uplift others
Jefferson Schildgen reaches others through music by harmonizing his passion and service. For Salvation Army volunteer Jefferson Schildgen, volunteering isn't just a casual commitment; it's a powerful blend of compassion and connection. That’s what he found after volunteering as a bellringer in
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Hope and a Future: December 6
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year will be different. Reserve five minutes a day to read the daily devotional entry in this series and journey through the Christmas season with
Hope and a Future: December 5
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year will be different. Reserve five minutes a day to read the daily devotional entry in this series and journey through the Christmas season with
Hope and a Future: December 4
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year will be different. Reserve five minutes a day to read the daily devotional entry in this series and journey through the Christmas season with
Video + Podcast
166: An answered Christmas prayer that changed a life with Billie Lawson
You recently heard from a few people donating to a Salvation Army red kettle on why they do it. Today, I want to take you deeper into what that giving can do. As a young mother, Billie Lawson was married to an
Something to Live For: “Just sit down and do some recovery”
It all started when Aaron Needham heard a pop in his back while working at his father’s stained glass company. The injury required surgery, he was prescribed opiates, and the rest was history. His life became about heroin, guns, criminality, and
165: The gift of love at Christmas (and new Advent paper chain!) with Majors Emmanuel and Jennifer Masango
Ok, trivia time: What is the color of Santa's suit? Can you name the animal that pulls Santa's sleigh? Why is Christmas celebrated across the world? Or rather, how do you explain the story of Christmas to kids? In a season filled
164 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 7
A Scripture study from Caring, part seven of seven. Find part six here. Annie Johnson Flint penned the words, “When we reach the end of our hoarded resources, our Father’s full giving has only begun.” Why do we sometimes wait until we have
163 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 6
A Scripture study from Caring, part six of seven. Find part five here. He feeds me at his banqueting table, His banner over me is love. Do you, too, remember singing those lyrics as a child in Sunday school? Jesus was the epitome of a
162 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 5
A Scripture study from Caring, part five of seven. Find part four here. The early Church of Acts was the epitome of community. After the Holy Spirit came on them, All the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common