The Future of Tourism
Aziz Abu Sarah wants to break down cultural and historical barriers between people through tourism. In 2009, he co-founded Mejdi Tours, a joint Jewish-Arab tour company based out of Arlington, Va. along with a conflict-resolution professor and a former financial adviser.
A Mobile Shower for the homeless
Most people begin their day by hopping in the shower but for those living in the streets, a clean shower is not conveniently located steps away. By taking a retired city-donated San Francisco Municipal bus and transforming it into a mobile
The ‘joy’ of LA
The Salvation Army Alegria provides a clean, safe environment for homeless families with special needs in the heart of Los Angeles. By Chadwick Phillips - The Salvation Army Alegria, located in the heart of Los Angeles, opened its doors in 2001 and
Salvation Army responds as storms wreak havoc across Gulf Coast
The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi have responded to four separate emergency situations across the division due to severe weather. On the Alabama Gulf Coast, a sudden storm with high winds caused an annual boat regatta to end in
New Zealand Salvation Army declines purchasing government housing
Decision follows annual report critical of government’s housing efforts The Salvation Army in New Zealand recently announced its decision to decline negotiations with the government to purchase and manage state homes. According to The New Zealand Herald, the government plan involved transferring
Army supports cleanup efforts in Baltimore
By Mallory Maxwell - The Salvation Army Central Maryland Area Command is serving Baltimore residents working to clean up their neighborhood after riots erupted following the funeral of a man who died in police custody. A canteen has been deployed to the
Disaster responders boost capacity in Nepal
Local officers recall quake in the midst of Holiness meeting During The Salvation Army Holiness meeting April 25 in Nepal, the ground began to shake. Majors Lalsangliana Vuite and Lalnunsangi Ralte pioneered the work of The Salvation Army in Nepal since it
Teams continue Vanuatu cyclone response
The Salvation Army is working to meet need in three hard-hit islands. By Brad Watson, Major - A month after Cyclone Pam devastated the south Pacific archipelago nation of Vanuatu, The Salvation Army continues to respond across three of the affected islands. The
Army requested after Texas tornadoes
Severe storms in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex spawned a large tornado last night that caused damage and power outages. After a tornado touched down in Rio Vista, Texas, at approximately 10:29 p.m. Sunday night, the Cleburne Fire Chief, who is working with
BBC to feature the General, Salvationist story
Listen April 26 to a program celebrating The Salvation Army’s 150th anniversary. Salvationists and friends from around the world can listen to General André Cox preach on BBC national radio on April 26, as part of a Sunday Worship program celebrating
Volunteerism benefits all
The Salvation Army Hayward Corps recognizes long-term volunteers. By John Kelley - The Salvation Army Hayward Corps recently held a volunteer appreciation luncheon, attended by Mayor Barbara Halliday and guest speaker Councilman Francisco Zermeno. Served by 20 students of California State University, East
Portland experiences ‘Something Grand’
Annual music extravaganza raises money for The Salvation Army’s local after-school music programs. By Teresa Steinmetz - Ten grand pianos filled the stage at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall April 4 in Portland, Ore., for The Salvation Army’s fourth annual Something Grand fundraiser,