10 Bible verses for the creatively made
We are created beings by our creator, God, therefore, we have creativity coursing through our very veins. Growing into the person God has made us to be is to grow into the mold of goodness and beauty that perpetuates and
What does The Salvation Army believe?
The 11 Doctrines of The Salvation Army From the beginnings of The Salvation Army in 1865 as the East London Revival Society to the present, there has always been a definite creed to which the movement's members have subscribed. The first
New foster care program to serve ‘forgotten’ teens
Safe placement options for young adults are few and far between in Spokane. By Caitlin Johnston - In the world of foster care, the young kids seem to get all of the attention. Families are more willing to open their homes to the
New eviction diversion program emerges in Northern California
Program helps Shasta County residents stay in their homes. By Lizeth Beltran - When Captain Timothy Danielson first arrived at his appointment in Redding, California, he had seen more than his fair share of people in need, but what he came across
Business mogul shares leadership lessons
With Salvation Army roots, Jerre Stead found career success with a foundation of respect. Visionary business leader Jerre Stead recently met with members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council (TEC), comprised of territorial and command leadership. With a long career leading
Building futures in Boise
The Salvation Army completes $9 million fundraising campaign. With the completion of a $9 million fundraising campaign, construction is underway in west Boise, Idaho, on a new Salvation Army campus and community center that will include an expanded facility for the
Down syndrome parent support group offers solidarity in LA
Between 1979 and 2003, the number of babies born with Down syndrome jumped 30 percent. By Vivian Lopez - Several years ago, Mireya Romero set out to find a community of people just like her: Spanish-speaking parents of children with Down syndrome
Salvation Army story now online
International resource captures history, emerging narrative of organization International Headquarters launched a new online resource—“Transforming lives since 1865: The story of The Salvation Army so far.” Each element aims to show the modern Salvation Army. It tells the story of the first
Senior grocery delivery counters hunger, isolation in Victorville
The number of “food insecure” seniors could jump 50 percent by 2025. No one should be forced to choose between going hungry, keeping the lights on or purchasing medication for cancer. But an estimated 7.1 million seniors in America are living
‘Vision Possible’ fundraising institute teaches local storytelling
Golden State and Del Oro officers and board members devise action plans to fundraise. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy recently brought a condensed fundraising curriculum to 120 Salvation Army officers, board members and staff of two divisions for a couple
Salvation Army tackles homelessness at BART stations
New partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless. By Vivian Lopez - During a recent outreach event at a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley saw something deeply troubling, yet far from atypical: A young man had fallen
What traveling has taught me
To travel is to live. At least that’s what I see on social media. I’ve read it in books. I’ve heard it said by artists. But more and more, I’ve been seeing it flooding the social media platforms. It’s become