Switzerland cares for refugees
Following a challenge from General André Cox to provide a welcome to refugees, Switzerland responded by opening its corps doors. Lt. Colonel Allan Hofer, chief secretary in the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory, issued his own challenge as the Army’s refugee
General visits Tanzania
Thousands of Tanzanians arrive to welcome international leaders By Ann-Christell Kvern Slomp - [gss gallery ids="17457,17462,17459,17460"] An enthusiastic delegation of Salvationists greeted General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women’s ministries, the moment they arrived at the airport—just past midnight—in Dar
Gresham Corps: ‘church without walls’
Corps outreach meets community need. Looking to expand its community outreach, The Salvation Army Gresham Corps in Portland, Ore., welcomed newcomers through a series of outdoor meetings. “Thank you so much for inviting my family to The Salvation Army; I am so
Salvation Army in Northeast Ohio expands
The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland launched a series of construction program totaling $35 million this week on the back of the “Strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow” campaign, its first capital campaign in more than 50 years. The projects
Liberian Salvation Army debate team wins
Top government officials and business executives attend the competition The debate team of The Salvation Army Len Millar High School defeated St. Theresa Convent Catholic School before the full capacity theater at the Monrovia City Hall in the finale of the
Obama appoints National Commander to key post
Commissioner David Jeffrey to serve on advisory council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships President Barack Obama appointed National Commander Commissioner David Jeffrey to the third Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships along with 17 other leaders from around the country. “I