New Chief of the Staff looks ahead
By Brian Peddle, Commissioner - Rosalie and I have been officers for nearly four decades and still we are confronted by “God Surprises.” These come in the form of opportunities to lead, serve and engage in kingdom work through this “God
Support, thoughts and prayers in France
The Salvation Army in France grieves along with the country’s citizens after the Nov. 13 terror attacks across Paris. The shooting at a bar in Rue de Charonne, which claimed the lives of 19 people, took place opposite the Palais de
First refugees settle in at Salvation Army center in Italy
It was the anticipated day of arrival—the day when refugees from Africa would arrive at The Salvation Army “l’Uliveto” center in Atena Lucana, Italy, seeking asylum, seeking a new home. A large thermos of tea and a tray covered in biscuits
Alaska Salvation Army rallies to aid Bethel schoolchildren
Cash and school supplies help students after fire ravages their school. The Salvation Army in Alaska recently raised more than $1,000 and collected 545 pounds of donations for students in Bethel in the wake of the fire that devastated the Kilbuck
Bridging the Gap yields positive results
7 in 8 kids did not reoffend within a year of graduating in 2014. By Emily Curiel - The Salvation Army Bridging the Gap (BTG) program in Massachusetts helped prevent 87 percent of its 2014 graduates from reoffending within one year of
All work and no play?
Dr. Stuart Brown invites each of us to rediscover our unique “play personalities.” His directions were precise, though unusual for a meeting: “follow the big Eucalyptus trees along the right side of the road; cross the first of two one-lane bridges,
The Salvation Army reaches disabled youth in Tanzania
[gss gallery ids="17454,17455,17451,17456"] Matumaini School has been serving disabled youth since 1969. By Rachel Thieme - The Salvation Army in Tanzania educates and cares for children often shunned by their society through the Matumaini School in Temeke, the largest primary boarding school in the country serving
Thirty under 30
New pilot program to pair young pros with Salvation Army Ford Motor Co. plans next year to launch a pilot leadership training program for 30 young Ford employees to learn civic engagement skills while sharing their own insights with Detroit nonprofits,
Jesus and Justice
By Bob Docter - Many more sermons need to preached on matters of social justice. It was a principal cause in the ministry of Jesus. To ignore it allows one to forget it. Churches have a great responsibility in linking Jesus
Authorities in Brazil celebrate Salvation Army
The city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, held an event to recognize and celebrate The Salvation Army's 150th anniversary. More than 200 people attended a meal and reception organized by the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro, the city's legislative
Russian TV highlights Salvation Army
Murmansk TV station features segment on recycling and rehabilitation program Public awareness of The Salvation Army's ministry in Russia received a boost through a report on Arctic TV, a television channel based in Murmansk, in a news item highlighting the work
Giving Spree goes live
One contest winner will visit NYC to buy toys and necessities for a program in their community. As part of its second #RedKettleReason campaign, The Salvation Army will award one lucky winner of this year’s Giving Spree Contest with a paid