National Echelon Manager gets to work
Meanwhile, new chapters of the young adult auxiliary continue to emerge. Even as total giving to charitable organizations continues to climb, the share of people who give is cratering across all demographics. It’s that shift that’s raising questions about whether nonprofits
Clackamas Ministry Center programs help moms feel less alone
New programs meet needs and bring people together. By Hillary Jackson - It’s no secret: Parenting is hard. A recent needs assessment found moms in Clackamas County, Oregon, felt isolated and alone. They wanted a place to meet other moms, seek advice
Reevaluating our relationship with social media
Eight a.m. rolls around and we snooze the alarm on our phone. We scroll through media and news, daily trends and discounts. We check the weather app to help decide whether a sweater is necessary. We check our GPS to
Celebrating God’s creation at Camp Homelani
Homelani Homestead produces food and cares for animals. Which came first: the chicken or the pigs? Or was it the goats? No matter the order, all are a part of Homelani Homestead, a homesteading project of The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian and Pacific
The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler
Store will help fund no-cost adult alcohol and drug rehabilitation program The Salvation Army opened a new Family Thrift Store Jan. 24 in Chandler, Arizona, offering discounted prices on new and gently-used donated goods. Hundreds of eager shoppers waited outside the doors
How to cope with the unexpected
Life comes with many challenges and obstacles we don’t see coming. In the blink of an eye, you may be faced with unexpected circumstances beyond your control, such as illness or loss. In the moment, it’s easy to get overwhelmed
UN and Salvation Army in Brazil inaugurate center for victims of violence
By Marcela Ulhoa - Local people—along with refugees and migrants—gained a new safe space in the state of Roraima, Brazil. The Centre for Coexistence and Psychosocial Care, which opened on Jan. 18, is an initiative linked to The Salvation Army Bridges
Salvation Army opens jail diversion shelter in Florida
28-bed facility is designed to break the cycle of chronic homelessness In culmination of more than three years of planning, The Salvation Army in Fort Pierce, Florida, opened a jail diversion shelter that will house homeless men, including veterans. The concept was
Shelter director sees longtime dream of mural realized
The dining room at the Seattle Social Service Center just got a little more colorful. The Salvation Army recently unveiled a new mural at the Seattle Social Service Center, the product of several years of planning and brainstorming. In partnership with
Revolution Hawaii member has epiphany of gratitude during homeless outreach
By Makensy Peiffer - If you were to go to bed at night and wake up with only the things you had thanked God for that previous day, how much would you have? Parents teach us to say “thank you,” but
The Salvation Army in Greenland to benefit from postage stamp sales
A new charity postage stamp released by POST Greenland Jan. 21 will raise awareness and funds for The Salvation Army’s work with those experiencing homelessness in Nuuk. Each stamp, which sells for 16 krone (US$2.40), will generate 1 krone of
What to do next after ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’
If you’re like me, you embraced winter weather head-on by watching “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” last weekend on Netflix. If you’re not like me, that’s OK. By now, you’ve probably heard Marie Kondo’s name and probably even the question