Homeless to home
Illness and relocation left a family of seven out in the cold until they met The Salvation Army. Fifteen-year-old Kayden Kuewa quietly tucked his younger brothers into bed at a shelter. When they asked when they were going home, all he
Salvation Army steps up response as severe weather batters Texas
Heavy rains and tornados return in a year already marked by an unusually high number of disaster events. By Philip Burn - As intense storms continued to deluge much of Texas over the Memorial weekend, The Salvation Army mobilized additional disaster teams to
Home
We put the building blocks of life together in the home. There, we carefully initiate the process of establishing our identity, shaping our self-esteem, building our belief system, exploring our expectancies, and learning how to behave in various situations. Parents
Restorative Court steers homeless from prison
Diversionary program helps low-level offenders work toward self-sufficiency Stephen Killebrew trolled the streets of Santa Barbara, Calif., drunk and high on synthetic marijuana. He’d been homeless three years, and throttled by schizophrenia and bipolar disorder for even longer. On this
Salvation Army responds to severe weather in Texas
Another round of record-setting rains brings floods and tornados The Salvation Army’s Texas Division is mobilizing disaster resources after severe storms hit the state last night, causing severe flooding. “Record-shattering” thunderstorms have dumped torrential rains across the state in the past
Reconnecting family
“Family is what drives these searches. People might have everything else in place—their finances, shelter, food—but without that relative, they just don’t feel complete.” Since the 1880s, The Salvation Army has worked to find missing loved ones and complete families. In one
Staff Band hosts historic 10th birthday gala
The five North American Salvation Army staff bands perform together for the first time. By Karen Gleason - [gss gallery ids="19269,19270,19275,19276,19277,19278,19279,19280,19282,19284,19272,19273,19274,19281,19283,19285,19286,19289,19287,19288"] The Salvation Army North American Brass Celebration brought together all five North American staff bands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
Strengthening ties with state lawmakers
Legislative breakfast provides a forum for New Hampshire Army to tell its story By Patricia K. James - Legislators from across the state of New Hampshire connected with Salvation Army leaders, officers, staff and volunteers in early April for the organization’s first-ever
Should Wall Street fund social services?
Impact investing works to create positive outcomes for society, sometimes at the expense of returns. Presidential election years are great for stirring up conversation about how best to serve the public good. Should the government step out of the way and
Family Finds Hope
“When we became homeless, it made me feel as a mother like I couldn’t take care of my family,” said Iva Kuewa. “We were out on the street with basically nothing.” The family’s troubles began when Iva’s husband Kayne Kuewa could
Furnishings welcome vets home
The Salvation Army often helps veterans in need connect to housing, but the Army in Long Beach, Calif., took it a step further to offer “welcome home” gift packs. Stocked with dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans, cooking utensils, bath towels,
Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia
“Do Not Drink” advisory may remain in effect for weeks. The Salvation Army Florida Division is shipping two tractor-trailer loads of water out to a West Virginia community after contamination was identified in the local water supply. Officials in Vienna, W.Va. requested