Eric Church kicks off 126th Red Kettle Campaign
Seven-time Grammy nominee Eric Church took the stage Nov. 24 at AT&T Stadium to kick off The Salvation Army’s 126th annual Red Kettle Campaign with a live nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game on FOX
The General’s Christmas message
By André Cox, General - For children in many countries around the world, Christmas is a time of great anticipation and excitement. Christmas is rightly emphasized with the joy of children, for the wonderful story of Christmas is about the coming of
Salvation Army in New York responds to Thanksgiving Day fire
By Michael R. Schwartz - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in Batavia, N.Y., responded to a large food processing plant fire in the Village of Elba, N.Y., on Thanksgiving morning. The team provided canteen and hydration services to
Recycling project drives textiles to family stores
Program boosts family store income and builds awareness of other Salvation Army programs. Responding to increased competition on the national textiles donation landscape, Allen Chan, Salvation Army National Advisory Board member, championed a new pilot program in Wake County, N.C. “The thrift
Gender dynamics
Shifting demographics point up young women’s evolving relationship with the church. By Caitlin Johnston - A majority of women no longer attend religious services during a typical week, a striking departure for the gender that historically outnumbered men in religious communities. Church
A letter to the territory
By James and Carolyn Knaggs, Commissioners - Dear friends of the Western Territory, Praise God for his faithfulness! The USA Western Territory is a wonderful place to serve the Lord because of each of you. Your kind welcome to us over six years
New partnership to help homeless stabilize
‘Kitsap Connect’ pilots 18-month program at Bremerton (Wash.) Corps. By Neil Munoz - The Salvation Army in Bremerton, Wash., has partnered with Kitsap Connect to create a unique initiative aimed to help up to 50 of the community’s most vulnerable individuals facing
A gift that lasts
Join in the experience of impacting lives. By Rachel Thieme Ramirez - At my desk in the World Missions Department at Territorial Headquarters, my inbox is constantly filled with photo updates of children from our sponsorship program, letters about their learnings, and
Chief of the Staff Leads Historic Meetings in Kenya West Territory
By Brad Halse, Major - Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women's Ministries, respectively, traveled from London to the Kenya West Territory to formally open a new officer training college and witness the commissioning
Christian Leaders call for unity
New change.org petition stresses need for partnership. Following the results of a divisive presidential election that strained many emotions and left many wondering what to do next, Commissioner David Jeffrey, National Commander of The Salvation Army, signed a change.org petition along
International leaders visit SoCal
General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox present retirement certificate to Commissioner James and Carolyn Knaggs at public farewell event. General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox traveled to the USA Western Territory for the public farewell and retirement ceremony of Territorial Leaders
International leaders celebrate Mozambique centenary
By Pamela Shiridzinodya, Major - International leaders General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox celebrated a centenary of Salvation Army service in Mozambique. At territorial headquarters, Silvia Cox encouraged everyone to see Jesus in the congress celebrations. The General reminded his listeners