Universities need The Salvation Army
My confession to a cadet on the kind of place where intellectual work can flourish. By James Cresswell, Dr. - I teach psychology at William and Catherine Booth University College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Recently, a cadet from the nearby affiliated training
Life after prison
Ellen Osler Home in Canada helps women start anew. By Giselle Randall - The women who meet for coffee in the living room of a large, Tudor-style house discuss starting a book club, celebrating birthdays and doing chores—and laugh as they plan
A week on the farm at Hadleigh
[gss gallery ids="17576,17574,17572,17575,17573,17571,17570,17565,17569,17568,17567,17566,17564,17543"] The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm and Training Centre boasts rare breeds, open air and a training program that continues to fulfill a vision of William Booth. By Karen Gleason - “Are you the lady here for the goats?” I was, sort of.
General brings encouragement to Caribbean
International leaders visit Cuba and the Dominican Republic. By Loraine Medina, Major - The visit of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, to the Latin America North Territory began in Cuba, where the theme of the
International conference emphasizes ministry to young people
By Christine Webb - Eighty-four Salvation Army territorial youth and children’s officers from 57 countries met at Sunbury Court near London, at the invitation of General André Cox, to explore faith and lifestyle, spirituality for children and young people, discipleship, safeguarding,
Salvation Army responds to Butte and Valley Fires in Northern California
Multiple mobile kitchens on the scene to feed first responders and evacuees The Salvation Army has deployed multiple canteens to two major wildfire areas in Northern California: the Butte Fire in Calaveras County and the Valley Fire in Lake County and
Natural rehabilitation
Salvation Army receives large forest donation, which is being used for therapy. By Tahreem Pasha-Glenn - When Dr. Paul and Joan Broome donated 500 acres of Wyoming land to The Salvation Army in 2014, the Army decided to allow the public to
The future of faith and environment
The Salvation Army contributes to green conference. International Social Justice Commission Director Lt. Colonel Dean Pallant joined delegates representing 24 faith traditions from all corners of the world at Faith in the Future, a two-day event in Bristol, UK, that addressed
Salvation Army responds to Delta State University shooting
By William Feist - This morning, the Police Department at Delta State University (DSU) in Cleveland, Miss., began receiving reports of gunshots being heard at Jobe Hall. Responding officers found a college professor killed in his office and the campus was quickly
Finding my voice through Christ
“To the world, I’m a drug fiend with an incurable habit. To the world, I’m a felon. To the world, I am nothing. But through God, I am strong.” - Rachel By Rachel - “You have the right to remain silent.” This
The Salvation Army in Europe assists refugees
Situation called “worst refugee crisis since the Second World War.” As European leaders seek to deal with what a European Union representative called the worst refugee crisis since the Second World War, The Salvation Army is responding across the continent, providing
Portland kids prep for school
The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter raises money for school supplies. The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter in Portland, Ore., engaged family, friends and social networks to raise over $2,000 to take 20 children shopping for back-to-school items. Early one morning, 13