Salvation Army responds to active shooter standoff in San Francisco
Police received a call about shots fired near Corona Heights Park late last night. By Sally Robb Haims - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in San Francisco responded to a call this morning to head to the scene of
The Salvation Army starts new ‘host family’ trafficking projects in Nigeria and the Philippines
The two countries have been linked to high victim referrals. On the back of the U.N.’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, The Salvation Army will launch the Community Awareness and Recovery (CAR) project in Nigeria and the
‘A Simple Gesture’ helps feed Anacortes
By Callie Hall - In Anacortes, Washington, “A Simple Gesture” can make the difference between a family going hungry and having enough to eat. The local nonprofit provides an easy way for individuals to donate to The Salvation Army food bank,
What can be found in the quiet places
It’s time to acknowledge our emotions instead of reaching for the nearest distraction. The promise of each new app or gadget to hit the market can be summed up in four words: “never be bored again.” It’s an enticing promise and one
Kona Corps looks to future while celebrating the past
This summer, The Salvation Army Kona Corps celebrated 50 years of ministry to people on the west end of the Big Island of Hawaii and implemented several new programs to build a strong future. The July 9 celebratory service was one
Young adults serve for the summer
Western Territory Service Corps teams minister throughout the world. This summer, the Western Territory sent Service Corps teams to the Philippines, Denmark, the USA Southern Territory, Peru and Singapore/Malaysia. An additional, short-term team spent 10 days in Merida, Mexico. One prayer request
Horse racing chaplaincy expands
Andrew McKerrow fills an unsuspecting, yet useful role in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand’s first racing chaplain is going full-time as part of The Salvation Army’s growing presence in the racing industry. Based in Christchurch, Andrew McKerrow became the country’s first horse
Casper women find ‘Solid Ground’
New Bible study attracts women in Wyoming community. Women at the Casper (Wyoming) Corps seized an opportunity when they transformed an empty room at the corps into a café-like meeting space. They call it “Solid Ground.” It’s become a place of
Albany takes church into the community
‘Operation Jericho’ brings prayer to nearby neighborhoods. Albany (Oregon) Corps members left the church walls behind and took to neighborhood streets for “Operation Jericho,” a seven-week prayer walk and outreach initiative. Three teams walked and prayed in nearby neighborhoods and one
The Salvation Army continues response to Hawaii condo fire victims
Responders have served over 500 meals and drinks to residents and their families. The Salvation Army is continuing its response to residents affected by a recent condominium fire in Honolulu, Hawaii, raising over $21,000 to date. “A crisis at home can be
A single mother’s saving grace
Sheenah Tehrani wanted to go back to work to enable a better life for her son. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - It’s often said that “it takes a village to raise a child,” but what about the flip side: what does
Salvation Army officer hikes 25 nights for the homeless
Southern California’s Divisional Secretary for Business set a fundraising goal of $6,750. By Laurie Bullock - Major Daniel Freeman decided to extend The Salvation Army’s “One Night of Homelessness” a few nights longer —24 more to be exact. Last month, Freeman embarked