Salvation Army leaders visit Pennsylvania State Capitol
Salvation Army officers and staff from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania convened at State Capitol in Harrisburg last week, to share with legislators about The Salvation Army’s work across the state. 120 Salvation Army representatives met with their local representatives to
Salvation Army inaugurated in Madagascar
Country becomes the 128th with official Salvation Army service. By Dominic Nkomo, Major - Zimbabwe territorial leaders Commissioners Joash and Florence Malabi conducted an opening ceremony of The Salvation Army’s service in Madagascar Oct. 23 in Alakamisy. The official opening of the
Breaking the cycle
The Salvation Army Housing First program in Denver helps homeless families and senior citizens. By Caramie Petrowsky - Charrie Burres told her grandsons the truth when they asked why they kept moving from place to place. “I let them know that because I
Harvest Initiative: becoming a soldier
By Lisa Barnes, Captain - It was our first Sunday in the Seattle White Center. While thrilled to be there, and to be Corps Officers—my nerves were on edge. So many new people. So many first impressions all at once. Things were
General says “Hafa Adai” to Guam
General André Cox became The Salvation Army’s first sitting General to visit the Territory of Guam as he and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, descended upon the largest of the Mariana Islands Oct. 13. Guam is home to
A home for the holidays
In Portland, a veterans’ shelter keeps families together. As an organization with a deep understanding of the profound challenges affecting veterans, The Salvation Army has long operated hundreds of shelters for those who return from the frontlines with the kinds of
Land grant in Ghana earmarked for new university
The school, slated to open in 2022, will serve a region without any easy access to higher education. Government officials in Ghana donated nearly 15 acres to The Salvation Army to build a new university, which will join William Booth University
International leaders ‘catch the vision’ in Japan
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President for Women’s Ministries, joined in The Salvation Army Japan Territorial Congress in Tokyo recently. Using the territorial theme, “Catch the Vision,” the congress weekend began with a charity concert. Generously supported
Knaggses reflect on service
Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs retire next month after more than six years as territorial leaders. But their leadership has left an indelible mark on the West—and the entire Salvation Army. By Christin Thieme - With a unique combination of style, skill
‘Empowerment Center’ to rise in Ferguson
Through a new partnership, The Salvation Army seeks to model reconciliation for divided communities. By Mindy Farabee - It’s just an empty lot at the moment, cordoned off by a chain link fence and baking in the heat wave. A riot of dandelions,
Camp Del Oro expands as part of master plan
Included will be three lodges, a gymnasium and a chapel. By Julie Patterson - Salvation Army officers, staff and donors gathered to commemorate the ground breaking of a new project at Camp Del Oro in the Sierra Foothills, made possible by the
National Kroc Centers Conference goes back to the start
San Diego host city for community and youth center staff By Glynis Eckert - Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and Red Shield Youth Center employees from across the country arrived in San Diego Sept. 26-29 for the