2012 National Social Services and Disaster Management Conference begins in Arizona
Triennial national conference held this year in the West Alongside baseball’s spring training in Glendale, Ariz., the 2012 National Social Services and Disaster Management Conference (NSSDMC) began with a welcome banquet—the “season opener.” Roughly 600 delegates are in the Western Territory
International Website Revamped and Relaunched
The Salvation Army's international website has been revamped and relaunched on a totally updated platform. With a more contemporary design and easier-to-find content, www.salvationarmy.org gives Salvationists and friends an even better overview of The Salvation Army's work and ministry around
The General Reveals Welsh Links During Visit to Land of Song
'SONGS of praises', as featured in the great Welsh hymn 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah', resounded throughout the visit to Wales by General Linda Bond. 'Cwm Rhondda' is the name of the tune most commonly associated with the hymn,
Dogs Help Tornado Victims De-stress
The Salvation Army is finding unusual ways to help people whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed by tornadoes in southern Indiana, USA. Animal-assisted therapy teams from the organization HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) have visited residents in the tornado-stricken areas,
Santa Rosa kettles turn green
Red kettles are painted green to raise donations on St. Patrick’s Day. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, The Salvation Army in Santa Rosa, Calif., is “going green.” Red kettles—now painted green—are ready for corps members and community volunteers to stand and ring
In one accord—praying for the community
Whittier Corps partners with others for a day of united intercessory prayer. More than 30 Christian church representatives from various denominations gathered at The Salvation Army Whittier (Calif.) Corps Feb. 11 for the 14th annual Whittier Area Prayer Summit to ask
Salvation Army facilities damaged in Republic of Congo explosions
The Salvation Army responds after explosions rock Brazzaville. A Salvation Army team investigated how best to help people forced from their homes by a series of massive explosions in the Mpila area of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo.
Rescued to rescue
Bucky, along with Major David Ebel, helps a man recover Bucky was training to become an assistance dog when his previous owner struck him, causing Bucky to suffer from severe anxiety attacks. He was then too nervous and frightened to be
Elsewhere in the world
CANADA—Lt. Colonel Raphael Mason, Canada and Bermuda Territory multicultural ministries secretary, dedicated nine new brass instruments at Yorkwoods Community Church, an area in Toronto known for its diversity. Mason believes the instruments, made possible by a legacy donation, will enhance the
It’s official – Salvation Army in Hungary granted church status
Hungary’s parliament grants The Salvation Army legal recognition. Salvationists in Hungary celebrated, thanking God for answered prayer after the country's parliament granted The Salvation Army legal recognition as a church. New legislation effective Jan. 1 cut the number of officially registered churches
Junior soldiers look to the future
Reno young people contemplate what God has planned for them. During a junior soldier class at the Reno (Nev.) Corps, a worksheet prompted the children: “God’s plan for me. Write what you think God has planned for you. Include all the
‘Feed the Need’ community food drive honored
The Salvation Army and partners are recognized for commitment to feeding the hungry By Michelle Josephson, LT A total of 134 tons of food, or 268,000 pounds, collected through the efforts of the “Feed the Need” community food drive in Fresno, Calif.,