Colonel Marianne Tobin
May 24, 1930–June 15, 2019 Colonel Marianne Tobin was promoted to Glory June 15 from Puyallup, Washington. Marianne Bailey was born May 24, 1930, in San Diego to Bill and Florence Mae Bailey. She was the youngest of three daughters. He mother
How summer camp changed my life
For whatever reason, someone allowed me to attend summer camp as a 6 year old. It was the first time I was away from home without my parents. It was the first time I spent the majority of my week
General and Commissioner Peddle lead Canada and Bermuda Congress Deck
By Pamela Richardson - “God is calling us to do more,” declared General Brian Peddle at the British Columbia Congress and Commissioning 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. “We, his people, have to be battle-ready.” The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of
A search for housing leads to a job at Google
The Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village offer a veteran and his family a lifeline. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Six years ago, Kenneth McKinney was homeless on Skid Row. Today, he’s doing what he loves for one of the world’s biggest companies. McKinney
The Salvation Army hosts appreciation luncheon for landlords helping to alleviate veteran homelessness
The Salvation Army Southern Nevada program, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF), is hosting a Landlord Appreciation Reception June 28 at the Owens campus in Las Vegas. Major Randy Kinnamon, Clark County Coordinator for The Salvation Army, said, “This is
NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters
New and existing chapters will use the funds to build out their membership bases. By Jared McKiernan - As The Salvation Army’s Echelon movement draws closer to its goal of 50 chapters by the end of 2020, National Headquarters (NHQ) is working
Indonesia celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army ministry despite rebuilding from earthquake
By Kevin and Jane Sandford, Envoys - General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, recently visited the Indonesia Territory on the 125th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry starting in the country. Upon arrival at Jakarta’s international airport,
How one man is fixing bikes and changing lives
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 for himself
5 podcasts for the busy mom to stay informed
It can feel like there’s a new thing to be informed about every other minute, which is tough to do when you’re trying to stay on top of your own family. That’s why podcasts are arguably the best medium for busy
Life hacks from David: Part Four
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Life is tough—for everyone. This month, we’re going to get a little help—some life hacks—from the Bible’s David, the Old Testament shepherd, musician, poet, warrior, King, adulterer, liar, murderer
Retired reporter goes back to work as a Volunteer in Service to America
VISTA, the half-century-old national service program dubbed “The Domestic Peace Corps,” fights poverty in America.
05: Five Strategies for Raising Kind Kids with Harvard’s Dr. Rick Weissbourd
If we want our children to be moral people, we have to raise them that way. Yet Harvard researchers found the majority of youth in a study said their parents were more concerned with their achievement or happiness than whether they