Salvation Army continues tornado relief in North Texas
The Salvation Army is continuing extensive response operations across the Dallas area in the wake of this week’s tornadoes. Beginning Monday, residents of some of the most heavily impacted communities were allowed back to inspect and begin salvaging belongings from their
Study: grateful people happier, healthier
Fewer stress-related illnesses, lower blood pressure levels and stronger relationships among benefits of showing more gratitude By Laura Poff - While many New Year’s resolutions fixate on change or improvement, new research shows that focusing more on gratitude can make us happier
Operation Santa spreads cheer
The Salvation Army and the Alaska Air National Guard travel with Santa to remote Alaska villages. By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army in Alaska has partnered with the Alaska Air National Guard since the late 1960s to deliver Christmas cheer to rural
Integrating refugees
The Salvation Army across Europe works to find a home for those on the move. By Ced Hills, Major - Europe witnessed the largest migration movement since World War II in 2015 as more than 900,000 people made the treacherous journey across the
The Bible, debt and saving
Ray Louth regularly visits eight adult rehabilitation centers (ARC) across Southern California, teaching the biblical principles of personal finance to participants of The Salvation Army’s cost-free, biblically based six-month program to overcome addiction. Here he shares more about these principles.
Lytton ARC beneficiaries speak at local high school
Sharing their lives, four men stress that choices have consequences. By Veronica Velez - Four beneficiaries of the Lytton Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) recently served as guest speakers over two days to students at Windsor High School in Windsor, Calif., at the
Children matter
By Kay F. Rader, Commissioner - “. . .unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 18:2 TNIV). Aboard the President Wilson ocean liner in San Francisco as freshly minted lieutenants, General Paul
Merry Christmas at the corps
By Mark Tollefson - Twas the night before Christmas, Down at the corps The Majors were tired And both pretty sore. They helped with the kettles Sharing love and much more For no one left hungry Who knocked on their door. Giving thanks to The Lord They planted a “seed” God
A/Captain Evelyn A. Smith
A/Captain Evelyn A. Smith, 85, was promoted to Glory Sept. 4. Evelyn Macapulay was born on the island of Maui, Hawaii, to Isabelo and Mary Macapulay on Feb. 23, 1930. She attended and was actively involved in the Wailuku Corps. Her
What do you see?
By Jolene Hodder, Commissioner - When the alarm went off, Ken jumped out of bed. I, on the other hand, groaned, turned over, and pulled the blanket over my head. I was going over my options. On the one hand, I could
Christmas with The Salvation Army in Treasure Valley
Community support helps The Salvation Army brighten the holidays for families in need. The Christmas season in Boise/Treasure Valley, Idaho, began with a well-loved tradition: the Boise Holiday Parade. Each year, Santa rides into town at the end of the parade,
North American Brass Celebration coming to Long Beach
This May, join a festival of staff bands from across North America. As the Western Territory Staff Band (WTSB) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it will join other North American staff bands for an all-day event May 21 at the