The ABCs of Gens X, Y and Z
“The young man pities his elders, fearing the day he, too, will join their ranks. The elderly man pities the younger generation, well-knowing the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them.” –Lynda I. Fisher The competitive advantage of learning from
‘Captain Carlos’
The face of The Salvation Army in one community, telling anyone who will listen how the organization helps its neighbors. For more than a decade, The Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps in southwest Cochise County, Arizona, was housed in a 1,500
Salvation Army Zimbabwe increases peace-building ahead of elections
With less than three weeks to go before general elections in Zimbabwe on July 30, The Salvation Army is stepping up its peace-building initiatives. In the past, Zimbabwe has suffered from the outbreak of election-related violence for political, tribal or
Salvation Army launches trafficking program in D.C.
The Salvation Army opened a new 24-hour anti-human trafficking program in the Greater Washington, D.C. area today. The emergency shelter will house eight women or men fleeing any type of trafficking in D.C., suburban Maryland or Northern Virginia. Residents will gain
Why one Salvation Army officer is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers
Is God moving The Salvation Army into a new mission field? That’s the big question Lt. Ben Cotterill often finds himself asking. He and his wife, Rebecka, have been confronted with the challenges—but also the triumphs—that come with serving an ever-evolving
6 activities to spark your creativity
Chances are that your schedule is booked 9-5, calendar is filled with family activities and routines, and any extra hours are filled with miscellaneous necessities. Perhaps, a deep breath and one of these activities will be able to refresh your
12th Africa Conference for Officers featured teaching from the General-elect
By Lt. Colonel Bishow Samhika - Delegates to the 12th Africa Conference for Officers (AFCO)—which takes place every three years to focus on building African leaders across the varied African cultures—welcomed General-elect Commissioner Brian Peddle (Chief of the Staff) and Commissioner
Salvation Army responds to West Fire in San Diego County
By Hillary Jackson - After flames from the West Fire burned 505 acres in East San Diego County, The Salvation Army is helping those affected move forward in Alpine, California. The Salvation Army is one of a number of groups participating in
15 quotes for a boost of creativity
Enabling creativity takes a few key ingredients, like courage, childlike wonder, and character. Courage will enable you to invest, sacrifice, risk. Childlike wonder unlocks the world around you in a new and imaginative light. Character will give you the confidence
5 questions for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
When we're overwhelmed, the last thing we want to do is sit down and spend precious time contemplating our overwhelm. There's too much to do! But when we're feeling constantly overwhelmed, it's a good sign that our life needs an
International Secretary addresses EU Parliament Meeting on Social Rights
By Mike Stannett, Major - Commissioner Birgitte Brekke-Clifton, International Secretary for Program Resources, gave a thought-provoking speech at a high-level meeting in the European Union Parliament to discuss the EU’s Pillar of Social Rights. Hosted by the President of the European
King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands opens groundbreaking Salvation Army facility in Amsterdam
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands opened “De Noordkaap” (“The North Cape”) a new Salvation Army 13-story facility in Amsterdam that refurbished an office building into what is now the largest Salvation Army center in the country. The center combines