Challenging Evil Podcast: Human Trafficking
Part 1: The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon & The Salvation Army Explore the radical DNA of The Salvation Army and its history of combatting trafficking. Follow along with chapter one of "Challenging Evil: Dispatches from the frontline of Radial Justice" and download the discussion
Live blog captures non-stop action during “Mobilize: Go Children and Youth!” weekend
Youth around the world reached out to their communities in creative ways. Thousands of young Salvationists and friends around the world united in prayer, showed the love of God to their communities and took the lead at their corps during the
The Salvation Army responds to three-alarm fire in Buffalo
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Team in Buffalo, New York, responded to a three-alarm residential fire impacting three homes early the morning of March 31. The team provided canteen and hydration services to approximately 60 firefighters. Fire investigators are still
The Salvation Army of Atlanta responds to I-85 bridge collapse
Volunteers remained on scene until 4 a.m. The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Command responded to a collapsed bridge on I-85 caused by a large fire on March 31. Police cleared the interstate and surrounding areas before the bridge collapsed to prevent
5 ways to heal from insecurity
You know that insecure feeling when you’re just not sure if you have what it takes? It is like someone has drained all your confidence out of you. You know the one—it is as if you can feel your heart
Salvation Army opens Florida’s first anti-trafficking shelter
In state with high need, program helps rescued victims. By Caitlin Johnston - When the term “human trafficking” is mentioned, most people still envision drugged women smuggled into the country. Dotti Groover-Skipper, who has spent decades fighting this epidemic, knows the reality
‘Built for a Purpose’ in Monterey
VBS program brings new families to corps. By Kayla Covert, Lt. - The Monterey (California) Peninsula Corps Youth Center recently held a vacation Bible school (VBS)—themed “Built for a Purpose”— for the children of the community, who were out of school for
King of Sweden visits Salvation Army center for immigrant women
By Lars Beijer - The Salvation Army in Sweden hosted a visit by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf to a center in the Stockholm suburb of Akalla. For 21 years, The Salvation Army here has worked to break the isolation and
Fairbanks Corps welcomes Fearless Brigade
Cadet brigade ministers in Fairbanks during spring campaigns. The Fairbanks (Alaska) Corps, led by Majors C. Joseph and Florence Murray, welcomed the Fearless Brigade of cadets from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont to the far north for a week
7 inspiring Bible verses for new moms
Being a new mom invites a ton of new experiences into your life. Look over these Scripture verses when you need encouragement and strength during this wonderful new season. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever
Post-prison outreach program quadruples in size
Initiative links former inmates to jobs, housing, mentors, bus cards, clothing vouchers, and other essentials. Studies have ranked Minnesota’s rate of criminal recidivism—a person’s relapse into criminal behavior—as one of the nation’s highest. The Twin Cities (Minnesota) Salvation Army is working to
Americas and Caribbean zonal leaders meet
By Erica Helton, Major - Chief of the Staff Commissioner Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, were guest leaders at the Americas and Caribbean Zonal Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in late March. The conference was