Grace and peace
By Doug Riley, Colonel - To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:7 NIV). Driving late at
‘Sensory garden’ teaches kids about agriculture
Nurturing roots in Yuma, Arizona By Vivian Lopez - In Yuma, Arizona, fruits and vegetables are more than just produce—they’re a key to the city’s culture. Recognizing this, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Yuma partnered with Lowe’s to launch a
Temp jobs put Moreno Valley’s homeless to work
The Inland Empire city is turning to its homeless population to help clean up the community. By Mark Butkus - The City of Moreno Valley, California, is partnering with The Salvation Army on an innovative program to help the city’s homeless community
Building for a better future
Construction program gives one participant an opportunity she’ll never forget. By Vivian Lopez - After struggling for years as a single mother of two, Rosie finally got the opportunity she’d long sought: a promising start to a career as an electrician. And
St. George corps outpost takes root
The Salvation Army expands its presence after many years of service. By Alma Bahman - By some accounts, St. George, Utah, is a city on the rise. Its proximity to Red Cliffs National Park and Zion National Park make it a
$50 million gift to Salvation Army announced in San Diego
Donation is part of an $80 million capital campaign designed to address city's homelessness crisis. Philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady announced the donation of a $50 million gift to The Salvation Army during a private event today at the Door of
West’s new Partners in Mission inspire connection
International partnerships encourage support and fellowship across The Salvation Army. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The Western Territory has new Partners in Mission, whereby International Headquarters connects territories across the international Salvation Army for both fellowship and support. “The Partners in Mission
Bullying and the problem with ‘brush it off’
Across its youth programming, Salvation Army staff makes listening to kids a priority. By Caitlin Johnston - It’s been years now, but Irene Lewis still remembers the encounter. Lewis, Executive Director of Red Shield L.A., where she’s worked for nearly three decades
Eleanor Roosevelt—friend of The Salvation Army
In 1934, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped The Salvation Army distribute food baskets to people in need, as she did on numerous occasions. The photo shows her presenting a basket to Mrs. May Johnson. Eleanor Roosevelt was a staunch supporter of
‘Kindness Rocks’ in Oroville
Captain Julie Feist was planning ways to celebrate this year’s Women’s Ministries international theme—”Declare His Glory”—when she almost literally stumbled upon an idea. “It all began on a morning walk with the Lord,” Feist, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army in
‘Change your playground’ program helps struggling Montanans escape addiction
In a town of 10,000 people, The Salvation Army is making a difference with the Reintegration into Society Program. By Eric Dietrich - When Jason Keeling first walked into The Salvation Army service center in Havre, Montana, he couldn’t look Trina Crawford,
Uber grant helps Salvation Army shuttle homebound seniors
Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Alaska’s population. The Salvation Army Alaska Division has been selected as a grant recipient of the 2018 Uber Pacific Northwest Community Impact Initiative. The $5,000 in-kind Uber ride credits will enable The Salvation Army