New Freedom Center opens on Chicago’s West Side
Amid cheering from hundreds of community residents, city representatives, donors and supporters, The Salvation Army held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Salvation Army Freedom Center in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., 27th Ward joined Captains Merrill
Tough issues tackled at Europe Zone conference
Topics under discussion include institutionalized care, euthanasia and Europe’s refugee crisis. Nearly 50 Salvation Army leaders from across Europe recently met in The Netherlands at the Army’s Belmont conference center, where over three days they discussed a range of issues critical
Housing first, care second
Pathway to Housing’s simple yet revolutionary way to help the chronically homeless Gerard Thomas served with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, and then lived on the streets of Washington, D.C., sleeping on park benches, in alleyways and deep in
Malabis visit Zimbabwe
Africa Zonal secretaries take first official visit to the Zimbabwe Territory. Commissioners Joash and Florence Malabi recently paid their first-ever official visit to the Zimbabwe Territory. The International Secretary and Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries for the Africa Zone, respectively, toured Howard
Equipped for success in Seattle
[gss gallery ids="17603,17594,17612,17598,17600,17601,17604,17606,17607"] Seattle White Center holds back-to-school shopping spree at JCPenney. By Lora Marini Baker - Eighty Seattle schoolchildren headed back to school equipped for success after attending a shopping spree at JCPenney, organized by The Salvation Army Seattle White Center. Thanks to a
Historic rain and flooding expected in the Carolinas this weekend
The Salvation Army opens an additional 35 beds on its main campus for those seeking refuge from the rainy weather. The potential for widespread flooding has The Salvation Army of North and South Carolina preparing its fleet of 20 mobile kitchens
Major Carol Madsen-Yardley
Major Carol Madsen-Yardley, 83, was promoted to Glory June 27 in Des Moines, Wash. Carol Jean West was born Aug. 29, 1931, in Kelso, Wash., to Salvation Army officer parents Isabel and Earl West. Growing up, she lived in Yakima, Bellingham
Salvation Army honors Roma Downey
Actress uses platform to benefit The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Southern California Division honored actress and producer Roma Downey at the 2015 Sally Awards for her commitment to serving others. Salvationists, advisory board members and friends of Downey filled the JW
Portland affirms: ‘Today’s the Day’
[gss gallery ids="17475,17476,17477,17474,17473"] Annual “All About Kids” dinner raises $308,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Over 300 Portland Metro community members recently declared “Today’s the Day” to help create a brighter future for children and families in support of The Salvation Army’s 21st annual All
Golfers tee off to support Portland area kids
2nd Annual All About Kids Cup raises over $34,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Thirty-five golf teams, comprised of 140 golfers from the Portland (Ore.) Metro area, competed in The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual All About Kids Cup Aug. 13 at Camas Meadows
A call for officer support
The international Officers’ Support Endowment Fund provides an expression of mutuality. International Headquarters (IHQ) is calling on officers around the world to donate to the Officers’ Support Endowment Fund. Established in 2007, the fund provides financial support to fellow officers who live
Joyful Intercessors welcomed
By Karen Gleason - The 55 members of the Joyful Intercessors Session of cadets received their public welcome Sept. 12 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, Calif., in a meeting defined by prayer and commitment as they begin