400 Phoenix kids shop for back to school with The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Sun Cities West Valley Corps Community Center recently provided families in need in the west Phoenix metro area with back-to-school clothing for the 12th consecutive year. Around 40 volunteers—including personnel from Luke Air Force Base—helped more than 400
Salvation Army General makes final visit before retirement
General André Cox retires Aug. 3 By Josué Leka Libeya, Major - On his final overseas visit as The Salvation Army’s international leader, General André Cox’s time in the Democratic Republic of Congo Territory included a number of significant events, including
Seattle Salvation Army increases services for at-risk women
24-hour shelter offers added support. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - When 55-year-old Hazel first arrived in Seattle, it was the dead of winter. It was cold and rainy, and while she was grateful to have found a warm place to stay at
Salvation Army increases response for Carr Fire
By Hillary Jackson - As the deadly Carr Fire continues to burn more than 100,000 acres in Northern California, The Salvation Army has increased its presence, deploying five Emergency Disaster Service teams to serve evacuees, up from its previous two-team operation. “It’s
As California fires burn, Salvation Army is there to help
As fires burn throughout California, The Salvation Army has deployed teams to help those affected by the flames. In Redding, California, the Carr Fire has burned nearly 45,000 acres as of July 27, according to Cal Fire. The Salvation Army has deployed
Partnership serves up opportunity for Sacramento culinary students
Del Oro Division continues its focus on workforce development for clients. By Vivian Lopez - The workforce development movement continues to grow in The Salvation Army Del Oro Division, as its Culinary Arts Training Program in Sacramento, California, established a meat-cutting training
Growing program offers parents child care help across Colorado
Divisional after-school director is making a difference. By Eric Dietrich - Life as a single mom or a working parent isn’t easy, but a growing Salvation Army program in Colorado aims to ease the burden when it comes to at least one
Tempe coffee shop serves up ministry
With an open mind for outreach, offerings at 1865 Coffee grow. By Terri Jo Neff - Since 2014, the main focus of 1865 Coffee operated by the Tempe (Arizona) Corps Community Center has been to build a rapport with the thousands of
Cascade Division adds STEAM camp
By Hillary Jackson - What better way for kids to learn about aerodynamics than by building protective containers for eggs and throwing them off a balcony? That was the philosophy behind an engineering activity at Camp Kuratli’s first ever STEAM camp, held
Salvation Army provides tornado relief in Iowa
Marshalltown Corps has served over 15,000 meals since the EF-3 struck. By Susan Eustice - For the last six days, The Salvation Army in Marshalltown, Iowa, has been operating without a functional headquarters building. The Corps Community Center—the organization’s longtime base of
Parenting classes promote healthy families across West
Salvation Army clients share the benefits of learning to be ‘mom and dad’ By Vivian Lopez - With the joys of parenting come its challenges. Between the sleep deprivation and tantrums, parenthood can be hard. But it is not something you have
Real estate pros prop up ARC ministry
Real Estate for Rehabilitation works to take the hassle out of moving, and do some good. By Jared McKiernan - Over the last few years, a growing number of professionals have joined the fight against human trafficking. But they're not who you're