Salvation Army builds construction school
Partnerships with Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California Chapter help former clients prep for the workforce. By Sydney Fong - The Salvation Army of Sacramento County recently launched the inaugural Construction Training Program, a one-week course for students to learn skills in the
Tempe coffeehouse blends java with campus ministry
Salvation Army offers weekly Bible study and free hot meal to reach college crowd By K. Richmond Temple - Few places set a better example of building a positive community connection than Tempe’s award-winning 1865 Coffee, attached to The Salvation Army Corps
‘E pluribus unum’
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - It’s a traditional national motto, etched into our coinage, currency and a wide variety of monuments. The Latin phrase “E pluribus unum” (“Out of many, one”) made its first appearance in 1776 as part of
The wide-reaching impact of Alzheimer’s
Salvation Army program provides elderly caregivers some much-needed support. By Kristin Margeruite Doidge - The cost of caring for a loved one suffering from memory loss can often feel unbearable. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s—a wretched and fatal form of dementia that
Aurora families find safety, housing
In two years, The Salvation Army has helped 14 families move out of motels and into permanent housing in one Colorado community. By Caramie Petrowsky - When Lts. Timothy and Tanya Pemberton moved from California to lead The Salvation Army Aurora (Colorado)
New recuperative care center finds home at The Salvation Army
A partnership with the National Health Foundation is giving some of Ventura’s most vulnerable a place to stabilize after the hospital. “Today is a good day.” It’s just one of the rosy sentiments printed across a piece of framed wall art
Radio ministry impacts Oregon seaside town
Listeners drawn to corps after hearing sermon on the radio. Sunday mornings are particularly busy for Lts. Nathan and Corrin Perry, Corps Officers in Newport, Oregon. In fact, for listeners of KWPB-FM, the local Christian radio station, the Perrys might seem
Women serving women
Through time, The Salvation Army has responded to women and their most desperate needs. By Jolene K. Hodder, Commissioner - Today this ministry continues, even to women trapped in the sex-trade industry, with gestures that may seem insignificant to casual observers. The
‘Healthy Army’ ignites strength
Initiative teaches the foundation of health, wellness and self-confidence On a Monday night at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain, over 50 kids lined up on one end of the soccer field. “What’s a purple
The future of tradition
Our traditions connect us and cause us to remember Every year on Christmas Eve I am inevitably up and about as the clock approaches midnight. The television offerings of nostalgic movies and live events usually draw our family into the living
The Salvation Army continues response for Hurricane Harvey victims
The Salvation Army continues to provide practical assistance and emotional and spiritual care in cities throughout the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey in southern Texas. Some areas of Houston have seen over 40 inches of rainfall with another seven to
West renews focus on collaboration, ministry development
New strategic initiatives will work to boost communication, streamline business processes and bolster accountability. By Christin Thieme - Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder has a vision for the Western Territory, one that comes down to a single word: teamwork. Several