Aid for Syrian refugees
Amid ongoing civil war, five Salvation Army projects are at work. By Kristin Ostensen - For more than three years, civil war has torn the country of Syria apart, resulting in an estimated 150,000 deaths and forcing millions of people to flee
Meet Ruth Haynes
By Paula McCambridge - The room lights up when Ruth Haynes, 81, walks in. She stops to greet each person, often with a hug. It’s the way she treats both co-workers and clients she meets through The Salvation Army Service Extension in
‘Leave your blanket behind’
South Africa's advertising campaign prompts recognition from the Global Product Council. The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory’s public relations team and its advertising agency, OwenKessel Leo Burnett South Africa, recently won a Global Product Council (GPC) Award for advertising. “This council critiques
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs
A partnership between two powerful brands benefits thousands of children in the U.S. By Karen Gleason - A partnership between The Salvation Army and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) thrives in the Southern Territory, where Major Pete Costas once
Parents as Models
By Bob Docter, Editor-in-Chief - Father’s Day, often, arrives concurrently with the commissioning of cadets as it did last month, and thus does not take precedent in print. For me, however, Father’s Day nudges distant memories and awakens strong feelings that bring
International Conference of Leaders begins in Singapore
A capacity crowd at the public meeting at Singapore Central Corps July 20 joined The Salvation Army's leaders representing the Army's territories, commands and regions around the world, International Headquarters (IHQ) and USA National Headquarters for the welcome meeting of
Salvation Army eyes vet housing in California
What the passage of Proposition 41 could mean for The Haven By Vivian Gatica - California voters in June’s statewide direct primary election voted in favor of Proposition 41, the California Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act, allowing the state to
Cost, sacrifice and choice
By Kevin Jackson, Major - You’ll find a different sort of book review here. Two books: one a classic of the Christian faith and the other a new work yet to be released. As an avid reader, I scour the bookshelves
Taking care of the caretaker
Home expansion project planned for Mitanda Home’s maintenance man. Major Beryl Pierce, who oversees The Salvation Army Mitanda Home for the Aged in Zambia, has one project she’d especially like to finish before her term at the home ends this autumn. Her
International Conference of Leaders starts July 19
By Murray, Major - The Salvation Army’s global leadership team will meet in Singapore July 19-26 for the International Conference of Leaders (ICL) under the direction of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women’s ministries. Attendees include leaders
Building people
Everyone believes that they know what and how children should become educated, and act unafraid in sharing that information. That includes me. Yet differing educational philosophies promote widely diverging means and ends. As education became more nationalized, it imposed a philosophy based
‘Boundless’ Film Festival seeks submissions
The Boundless 2015 international congress in London will feature a Boundless Film Festival to showcase gripping drama, cutting-edge animation and riveting documentary around the theme “Boundless –The Whole World Redeeming.” With a goal to recognize the gifts of today’s Salvation Army