Latrines bring safety and sanitation
The Salvation Army funded 80 new toilets in a small Indian village. By Jared McKiernan - India is home to the 10th-largest economy in the world but despite major strides, it’s still hampered by issues of basic sanitation and underdevelopment. Chief among
Indonesia eruption leaves 30,000 homeless
Salvation Army working with the government to house and aid people By James Cocker, Major - Volcanic eruptions are nothing new for Indonesia, home to more than 180 volcanoes. However, the eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra, Sept. 15, 2013,
Review: NOAH
By Grant Whitehead With so much controversy surrounding "Noah" the main questions people are asking are: Is it true to Scripture? Is it worth seeing? For me, "Noah" was deeply thought provoking. It left me pondering elements of the biblical account and
Meet Melissa Jones
New Protecting the Mission director in the West By Diana Sanglab - Melissa Jones stepped in as the new Salvation Army Western Territory director of Protecting the Mission this year, after working as an educational specialist at the College for Officers Training
International leaders restore focus in Nigeria
Highlights include hundreds of soldiers enrolled and a march of witness with more than 5,000 uniformed Salvationists. General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, The Salvation Army’s international leaders, visited Nigeria in March, where they presided over the enrollment of more
Social justice in Emergency Disaster Services
By John Berglund - What exactly is social justice, and why is it rarely discussed within the context of Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) training within the United States? Is the stumbling block that social justice resonates too closely to human rights
Aramark provides service in Van Nuys
[gss ids="7067,7066,7065,7064,7063"] Food-service provider Aramark selected the Van Nuys Corps as one of its Day of Global Community Service locations. Roughly 150 volunteers visited the corps on March 19 to paint murals and refurbish the multipurpose room, music rooms and outdoor
West to host Korean Ministries Consultation in May
Event will unite 200 Korean delegates from the U.S. and Canada. By Vivian Gatica - The Western Territory will welcome 200 Korean delegates from across the U.S. and Canada May 13-16 for The Salvation Army’s 10th North Americas Korean Ministries Consultation and
PlayWrite partners with White Shield Center
Several girls at the Portland White Shield Center showcased the process of learning how to love themselves Feb. 14. During preceding weeks, they worked with PlayWrite, a group that “works with youth ‘at the edge’ to create original plays, powerful
Revolution Hawaii debuts short program
Revolution Hawaii, The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division’s missional outreach to young adults, began its inaugural three-monthlong “Essentials” program with five members. "Essentials,” which is based at The Salvation Army’s Camp Homelani along the North Shore of Oahu, is
Adventure Corps initiative on target
The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter Corps taught archery to 12 elementary and middle schoolers as part of its Adventure Corps program. Rodney Jorgenson, who has used a bow since he was a young boy, coached the troops on proper handling
Denver ARC partners with VFW
The Salvation Army Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center reached an agreement with several Metro Denver Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Posts to partner in obtaining donated clothing, shoes and household items by placing donation boxes on VFW Post properties. The VFW also