Finding comfort in suffering
Suffering, pain, trauma, devastation and hardship can disillusion one’s relationship and trust with a loving God. It can usher in doubt of whether he is truly benevolent and has the best plans and intentions for human lives. In the midst
Salvation Army responds after explosion in Alabama community
The Salvation Army in Birmingham, Ala., provided food, drinks, coats and shoes for emergency personnel and victims after a Dec.17 pre-dawn explosion destroyed a Gate City apartment complex. Eight people—five children and three adults—were hospitalized with crushing injuries and burns; one
The General calls for new fight to end hunger
General André Cox issued a worldwide call for The Salvation Army to join him in echoing Pope Francis in his appeal to end world hunger. "It is clear from the response of the media and from Christians of all denominations that
Syrian Refugees in Jordan Receive Assistance as Winter Closes In
The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), is distributing much needed items to Syrian refugees in Jordan and also to Jordanian families who have been adversely affected by the influx of refugees. With a comprehensive assessment of
“I’ll Fight Day”
This year, youth across the Western Territory went above and beyond in their efforts for I’ll Fight Day 2013. I’ll Fight Day is a servant evangelism day where youth are encouraged to get together with their friends and corps members,
Chattanooga Culinary School
Three graduates of The Salvation Army of Chattanooga’s School of Culinary Arts said, “Bon appétit,” at their graduation ceremony Nov. 8. The Chattanooga Salvation Army’s School of Culinary Arts, under the direction of Chef Terry Epps, is a life-changing, 12-week job
Missing Persons Reunion
By Illyse Lane Two years ago, when Tanya Sloan’s flight landed in Oahu, Hawaii, she couldn’t get off the airplane fast enough. After all, she knew what was waiting for her on the other end of the jetway. But for you
Focusing on justice and peace
The 10th World Council of Churches Assembly tackle the theme “God of Life, Lead Us to Justice and Peace.” Christians representing hundreds of different denominations from around the world recently attended the 10th Annual Assembly of World Council of Churches (WCC)
King Soopers takes over kettles
Night of bell ringing is the largest Salvation Army red kettle takeover nationwide. King Soopers & City Market employees at 144 store locations rang in the season of giving Dec. 11 with The Big Ring—a day of corporate-wide employee volunteerism with
Las Vegas junior soldiers
The Las Vegas Citadel Corps, led by Lts. Larry and Joy Groenleer, enrolled 14 junior soldiers Nov. 11—Junior Soldier Enrollment Sunday. Most of the children came to the corps as a result of The Salvation Army Youth Club (SAY Club)
A year in Estonia
Salvation Army lay missionary describes her year abroad. By Shelby Hanauer “Estonia—that’s in the Middle East, right?” That’s how a friend responded when I told her where I was going with The Salvation Army lay missionary program. Not long after I graduated from college
Racing legend drives awareness
The Salvation Army of Phoenix doubles its kettle kick-off fundraising goal. By Marlene Klotz-Collins NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett headlined the Phoenix Salvation Army’s second annual “Race for Hope” Red Kettle Kickoff luncheon at the Phoenix Kroc Center. The event doubled