Salt Lake KUTV weatherman receives ‘Others’ award
The Salvation Army honors Sterling Poulson for his service to others. The Salvation Army Salt Lake Basin honored KUTV 2 News Meteorologist Sterling Poulson with one of its highest civic recognitions, the “Others” award, on December 9. Poulson orchestrates and conducts
Salvation Army continues Thomas Fire response
The blaze has now charred 250,000 acres. The Thomas fire is now the fourth largest in California's history. The massive inferno has charred roughly 250,000 acres and destroyed nearly 1,000 structures. Fire crews are working to establish containment lines above Carpinteria, Montecito
Everyone has a part to play
Each of us must build up the Kingdom of God. Each of us must respond to need. We cannot allow ourselves to sit back. But I want to make sure that all of us understand that every single one of
Learning to live for Christ
Two Salvation Army officers overcome addiction together to become faithful servants. By Hillary Jackson - If you were to ask Captains Jeff and Michelle Josephson 20 years ago what their life would look like today, they would probably tell you that they
Refugee summit seeks online participants
International Social Justice Commission plans two-day event for late January Displaced people, and the response of individuals, the Church and society to the worldwide refugee crisis, is the focus of a two-day online summit organized by The Salvation Army’s New York-based
Operation Santa Claus visits St. Michael, Alaska
Territorial leaders join this year’s excursion to bring Christmas joy to Alaska’s remote areas. The Salvation Army joined the Alaska National Guard Dec. 5 for Operation Santa Claus, a tradition that brings Christmas joy to children living in Alaska’s rural communities.
International Positional Statement on racism
The Salvation Army International Moral and Social Issues Council compiled the statement, recently approved by the General. General André Cox has approved the publication of an International Positional Statement (IPS) on racism, which states that racism is “fundamentally incompatible with the
Western youth mobilize for ‘I’ll Fight Day’ 2017
“I’ll Fight Day” is an annual youth-led servant evangelism day, when Salvation Army young people from around the world share the gospel through practical acts of kindness in their corps and communities. To help support I’ll Fight Day efforts, the
Therapy dog draws donations for The Salvation Army with special talent
Labradoodle causes a stir outside a Red Kettle in Honolulu. Honolulu’s number one Red Kettle bell ringer just might be Sydney, who has been known to double the donations compared to most kettles. “I guess if kettling was a sport, you’d
Can volunteering ward off depression?
Studies show maintaining social connection is key when trying to help alleviate symptoms. When Tessa's mom died suddenly of a heart attack, she not only lost a companion, whom she spoke with every day, she became the primary caregiver for her
The Salvation Army international leader thanks ‘Army of Volunteers’
General André Cox, world leader of The Salvation Army, expressed appreciation to the many thousands of people whose “selfless contributions” enable the movement to “mobilize in the fight against injustice around the world.” His message of thanks coincides with the Dec.
Promoted to Glory: How The Salvation Army raised me
Homeless. Abandoned. Molested. All by the age of 12. When the police found young Lynn McCoy alone in a Greyhound bus station in 1952, hiding in a toilet stall, there was no one to call. So they called The Salvation Army.