11-year-old launches GoFundMe to help Chicago’s homeless during polar vortex
When Khloe Thompson, an 11-year-old from Los Angeles, saw the news about the frigid temperatures blanketing the U.S., she wanted to help. So she launched a GoFundMe to keep Chicago's homeless population safe during a dangerous cold snap. "This week, I've
How our personalities play into our friendships
If you were to describe yourself in five words, what would they be? Perhaps you said adventurous, creative, intelligent, kind, brave. Or maybe you might’ve used the words driven, independent, happy, nurturing, bold. Or it’s possible they would have been less
Money Management class at Chico Corps puts participant on path to success
By Vivian Lopez - At age 38, Delilah Knight opened her own bank account for the first time in 19 years. She had opened one at 19, but it was left in bad financial standing. This time was different as Knight
Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver
By Alma Bahman— With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California, is billed as the “thrill capital of the world.” But even among the playground of mammoth rides, “Goliath” stands
Former inmates get a fresh ‘START’ in San Bernardino
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Getting a fresh start after incarceration can be a challenge. But an innovative program in San Bernardino, California, has partnered with The Salvation Army to make that first step a little easier—especially for those who have struggled with
How does The Salvation Army help with housing and homelessness?
“Go and do something." William Booth’s words to his son Bramwell ring as true today as when he spoke them in 1888. Booth had become aware that people with no homes were sleeping under a bridge in London, and was compelled
Advising the way forward: How to create an effective advisory board
The call is out for every unit in the Western Territory to have a functioning advisory board, council, auxiliary or Echelon chapter by Jan. 1, 2020. When Lt. Cynthia Escobar arrived in Visalia, California, she went on a search. “We didn’t have
International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth encourages participants to ‘Dream Big’
“Dream Big—Pray Like a Child” is the theme of The Salvation Army’s 2019 International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth, set for March 31. The inspiration came from Ephesians 3:20-21: God can do anything, you know—far more than you
Techmer PM, Salvation Army create careers in plastics
The training program partnership launched with two participants from Long Beach. By Vivian Lopez - Salvation Army workforce development efforts are expanding across the Western Territory, with a new Plastics Manufacturing Training Program created in partnership with plastics manufacturing company Techmer PM. “It’s
Bellringer finds purpose, helps his family
This past Christmas season, Thomas was one of the Redondo Beach (California) Corps’ best bellringers. Cadet Denise Litreal, stationed at the corps during kettle season with her husband, Mark, said Thomas would take three buses every day to reach the
Built on relationships
These links are key in what we do. Our lives and society are built on relationships. On the other side, broken relationships are the cause of much of our pain and lack of success in all that we endeavor to
Finding faith in a video game
Although the world and Christian community failed to reach my heart and teach me about faith and sacrifice for others, “Final Fantasy X” did. By Samantha Hascall, Cadet - “Listen to my story. This may be our last chance.” Those are the first