5 ways to show children how to help others
There’s something about a simple act of kindness that has the power to make someone’s day or even impact lives for the better. It’s important to show our kids the power of doing nice things for others, and they are
Territorial Executive Council meets for training, visioning
By Janene Zielinski, Major - Thirty-six members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council—comprised of cabinet and command leaders—met together in early September for training, inspiration and visioning in their leadership. “It has been exciting to see the spirit of God
Portraits of Recovery in Alaska
By Robert DeBerry - The Salvation Army Alaska Division is highlighting the stories of real people battling addiction in the state. The individuals featured are in recovery at The Salvation Army Clitheroe Program, both in the Alaska Department of Corrections and
New partnership helps keep Salvation Army service delivery on track
A new partnership between The Salvation Army and US Fleet Tracking is enhancing service delivery for those impacted by Hurricane Florence, including those in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina, through live GPS tracking and vehicle monitoring. “It was especially
Bell Oasis Apartments open in Southern California
The event marks a significant expansion of the Bell Shelter grounds. If “home is where the heart is,” then the residents of the new Donald and Priscilla Hunt Apartments at Bell Oasis in Bell, California, are about to be surrounded by
How one man embraces ‘saved to serve’
ARC grad finds healing, dedicates himself to helping others find it too through the Phoenix Citadel Corps. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - It’s been seven years since Scotty Mechlin became sober, but not a day goes by that he doesn’t remember
West creates new section for communications
The Western Territory has a new impetus for effective communication following the creation of a territorial section to focus the territory’s message. “The Communications Section is an outgrowth of both the advice of our Territorial Advisory Board and the proliferation
The science of making friends as an adult
We search for soul mates, why not best friends? I hit my social peak at 5 years old. Kindergarten was the bomb, let me tell you. I was double-booked for play dates. I frequently had three, yes three birthday parties in
Creating an inclusive workspace
How to move beyond ‘friendly’ to include all employees Imagine coming to work with your colleagues every day, excited to impact the community you serve. You have made genuine connections and you feel proud about the work you’re getting done. You’re
‘Day to Give’ helps Hurricane Florence relief
Sinclair’s partnership with The Salvation Army supports victims of Hurricane Florence. By Hillary Jackson - Sinclair Broadcast Group deemed September 20 as their “Day to Give,” during which the company hosted telethons nationwide at their stations to raise money specifically for The Salvation
Unmasking depression
I no longer feel the need to hide my emotions, my fears or my mental health status as if I were hiding something shameful or secretive. From an early age, I faced challenges with head-strong determination, or as my mother said,
Finding rest and relaxation
By Marcia Smith, Lt. Colonel - Can you believe that fall is here, that we have rushed through summer and are ready to hit this next season? As I write this, I am thinking about the kids who are now back