Comcast grant aims to close digital divide for veterans
By Hillary Jackson - While the internet has made the world more connected than ever, those who can’t afford the monthly cost it requires are often left out. For Veterans Day, Comcast held an event in Beaverton, Oregon to help close
Salvation Army employee gets kids off the street and onto bikes
By Abagail Courtney - Robert Wallace’s childhood was much like a pinball, bouncing around a machine he couldn’t seem to escape. After his biological father was sent to prison and his mother lost custody of him shortly thereafter, he was left to fend
Lily’s Place opens to keep family unit intact
The Salvation Army will provide case management and three meals a day. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - If The Salvation Army’s new family housing facility in Los Angeles feels a little extra homey and warm inside—like someone’s house—that’s because it used to be.
To the glory of God alone
A review of “The History of The Salvation Army Volume Nine,” covering 1995–2015. By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - In their 11-volume series published over a period of more than 40 years, The Story of Civilization, Will and Ariel Durant wrote that
Embracing Thanksgiving traditions with your family
To this day, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. A big part of the reason why is because my parents always made it memorable. They made sure to engage me and my brother in the spirit of the holiday
Salvation Army to distribute Thanksgiving meals throughout Hawaii
Bruno Mars donation enables Salvation Army to serve an additional 24,000 people. The Salvation Army in Hawaii will provide approximately 5,000 Thanksgiving holiday meals through annual events at locations statewide from Hanapepe to Honoka‘a, including the 48th annual Thanksgiving Meal at
Christmas is when The Salvation Army’s mission shines brightest
From providing family dinners and keeping the heater on to putting toys under the Christmas tree, lending a hand with holiday events and offering healing and hope through spiritual guidance, The Salvation Army gives Christmas gifts to serve the body,
A witness to flames, rubble firsthand
West’s Chief Secretary gets an up close view of California’s fires. As fires rage across California, Western Territory Chief Secretary Colonel Douglas Riley got an up close view of the disaster. In Northern California, the Butte County sheriff announced 48 deaths
Online Song Book devotional series prepares for advent edition
The Facebook community has more than 10,000 followers from 100 countries. By Hillary Jackson - With congregational hymns, it’s easy to sing the words without let the meaning sink in. “Contemporary music might have one or two thoughts that keep on being
Salvation Army undeterred by California fires’ impact on its own operations
Part of The Salvation Army’s camp in Malibu burned in the Woolsey Fire, while its entire social service office and thrift store up in Paradise, California, was destroyed by the historic Camp Fire. Wildfires are once again churning across the Golden
Salvation Army relief efforts ongoing in Saipan
The Salvation Army is providing thousands of meals to those impacted by Super Typhoon Yutu. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the Western Territory provided continuous relief in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yutu. The storm, which struck the Northern
Southern Nevada cuts ribbon on rehabbed Salvation Army veterans facility
By Leslee Rogers - The Salvation Army Southern Nevada Veterans Services Program opened a new facility Nov. 9 to accommodate 42 formerly homeless veterans participating in the Community Integration Program. Veterans Services Program Coordinator Nick Lenderman cut the ribbon on the