19: How The Salvation Army engages the federal government with Sabrina Kiser
The Salvation Army is actively involved in fighting hunger, homelessness and more across the country. In fact, the organization serves some 23 million people a year in the U.S. But you may not know that The Salvation Army is also engaged
‘Brew Crews’ bring coffee and love
The Salvation Army has a street outreach centered around coffee: the “Brew Crew.” These teams of those in addictions recovery programs through the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) venture out with backpack coffee dispensers, known as “Rocketman Backpacks,” to share Jesus and
Couple receives Certificate for Exceptional Service award
Majors Gerald and Suzanne Hill honored for 25 years of post-retirement ministry at Portland ARC. Majors Gerald and Suzanne Hill received The Salvation Army Certificate for Exceptional Service award Sept. 25 at the Portland (Oregon) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), recognizing 25
Salvation Army continues to help families affected by Imelda
Salvation Army units in Southeast Texas have been out in their respective communities delivering practical support to those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda. As residents work to clean and gut their homes, many have noted that recent flood levels
My failed attempt at The Kindness Challenge
The Kindness Challenge was harder than I thought it would be. Was it because I am incapable of being kind? Sure, there’s room for improvement in my personal Kindness Department, but I wasn’t necessarily a Scrooge. “I’m nice enough,” so
Salvation Army international leaders visit Finland
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle celebrate 130 years of Salvation Army ministry in Finland. General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle were guest leaders as The Salvation Army celebrated its 130th anniversary in Finland. The
Salvation Army international leaders visit Uganda Territory
More than 100 people respond to gospel challenge as General Brian Peddle visits Uganda. Salvation Army world leader General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle visited the Uganda Territory, where they dedicated a new corps hall
Harvesting produce, spreading hope
The Centralia (Washington) Corps restores and renames its community garden. By Caramie Petrowsky - After a year and a half hiatus, the garden at The Salvation Army Centralia (Washington) Corps is feeding a hungry community and helping local youth to grow as
‘Stronger in God’s Service’
Couple serves Coos Bay Corps By Hillary Jackson - In 1999, Coos Bay Corps Social Services Manager Misti Veikune was serving in Tonga on an assignment from The Salvation Army School for Youth Leadership in Australia when she met Ma ‘Afu Veikune,
Family seeking asylum finds home in Pasadena
Corps ‘rolls up sleeves’ to help By Hillary Jackson - Steven Seruyange knew he couldn’t tell his then 5-year-old son, Skyler, all the details of why their family was leaving their home in Uganda—they were a target of persecution; they were worried
5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco
In January 2019, more than 8,000 people were experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, 17 percent more than two years prior, according to the 2019 San Francisco Homeless Count and Survey. The phenomenon is not isolated. In fact, homelessness has grown for
Chico adds seniors program
‘Morning Owls’ helps seniors socialize, exercise and learn. By Vivian Lopez - When the capital campaign started for the new corps building in Chico, California, one of the biggest needs was a recreational space—particularly for the area’s underserved aging population. The