Salvation Army World Cup campaign in Russia includes men’s camp addressing attitudes to women
A Salvation Army men’s camp—part of a program linked to the 2018 FIFA World Cup taking place in Russia—brought together more than 50 men from across the country. Based in Moscow, the camp, themed “Mission Possible,” gave participants the opportunity
Salvation Army work to be officially recognized in Burkina Faso
Official opening will take place Aug. 25–27, as Burkina Faso becomes the 130th country in which The Salvation Army has an official ministry. General André Cox has approved the official recognition of the Army's work in the west African country of
Chief of the Staff leads Denmark and Greenland Territorial Congress
The congress focused on taking the good news out of the corps and into the world. By Levi Giversen, Major - The Salvation Army General-elect Commissioner Brian Peddle (Chief of the Staff) and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World Secretary for Women’s Ministries) led
Kids Fit Go program to begin rollout
West’s Kroc Centers are getting a jump start on the initiative. By Hillary Jackson - When Fitness Coordinator Dwight Pete tells kids at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain to “build a plate,” he isn’t talking about
West challenged to ‘Adopt a Corps’
Mainland Salvationists can now tangibly support a part of the territory that experiences extreme poverty. The Western Territory is launching a new program to support its ministry in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Adopt
How to make the most of your commute to work
Moving always presents itself as a challenge, no matter what the destination is: a new city, a new chapter. Moving also implies a commute of some sorts, which means setting that alarm even earlier, preparing in advance and assimilating into
Salvation Army Tijuana shelter celebrates 3 years
Casa Puerta de Esperanza, or “door of hope,” helps women and children deported from the U.S. or seeking asylum. By Rachael Fowler Camila had reached her breaking point. After experiencing domestic violence for years in Columbia, she and her son escaped
Lt. Colonel Jim Sullivan
Nov. 7, 1937–May 19, 2018 Lt. Colonel Sunny Jim Sullivan, 80, was promoted to Glory May 19 from his home in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 7, 1937, to Austin and Edyth Sullivan in Mayhill, New Mexico. Sullivan was a graduate
Salem Kroc Center serves as distribution site during water crisis
Salvation Army opens gates to vulnerable populations in North East Salem. By Hillary Jackson - When Salem (Oregon) city officials announced its water was not safe for vulnerable populations to drink, people panicked. “All the stores emptied with bottles of water immediately. My
Northwest Division honors Tom Walker
By Lora Marini Baker - Tom Walker, Northwest Divisional Social Services Secretary, received the Arthur S. Langlie Award for Visionary Leadership during The Salvation Army of King County’s recent Red Kettle Luncheon in Seattle. The award, named for a longtime Advisory Board
How to find motivation in times of stress or change
Change is inevitable. We, as humans, are constantly changing our styles, our preferences, our leaders, our opinions, our locations, times of peace, times of conflict. We experience different seasons. The very state in which we live in is the definition
Salvation Army responds to 416 Fire in Colorado
At the request of the Office of Emergency Management, a Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team from El Paso County (Colorado) has deployed a mobile feeding unit to help provide food and hydration services to the first responders and