5 tips for achieving your goals
What are your hopes and dreams for what you want to accomplish in your lifetime? We all have them—from career aspirations, school objectives or general goals to achieve. But the path to getting there is not always as simple as
Boise Corps opens new facility
Campus brings corps, social services and Booth Marian Pritchett School under one roof. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army in Boise, Idaho, cut the ribbon Oct. 19 on its new, 45,000-square-foot facility that brings the corps, social services and Booth Marian
Salvation Army opposes bill to decriminalize prostitution in D.C.
Thursday’s hearing in front of the District Council’s Public Safety Committee lasted more than 14 hours. The Salvation Army testified alongside more than 150 advocates and survivors to oppose legislation that would fully decriminalize prostitution in the nation’s capital, including traffickers,
Salvation Army serves families amid Chicago Teachers Union strike
Union officials reported some progress during weekend talks, but picket lines remain up around the city. As the third full day of the Chicago Teachers Union gets underway, The Salvation Army continues its work to help families caught in the middle. More
Specialized Salvation Army officer role created in Australia
By Lauren Martin - The Australia Territory announced a new specialized Salvation Army officer role—a “Social and Community Services Officer”—that will allow people to train as an officer for one specific area and serve their appointments in that area only. “This is
22: How to address gun violence in the U.S. with Dr. Daniel Webster
It’s no secret that the role of guns in violence and what should be done about it are subjects of intense debate in the U.S. And it’s an important one as some 100 people die by firearm every day in our
Peddles lead New Zealand congress
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle lead multicultural ‘Encounter’ congress in Wellington. General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) came “home” to the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory to lead its “Encounter” congress in
Salvation Army serves at site of deadly building collapse in New Orleans
A Hard Rock Hotel building that was under construction in downtown New Orleans near the historic French Quarter partially collapsed Saturday, killing two people and injuring several more. The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans was on hand to provide emotional
‘Others’ Award presented during 20th annual Teddy Bear Tea in Anchorage
The Salvation Army Anchorage Women’s Auxiliary Board held its 20th annual Teddy Bear Tea Oct. 6 at the Anchorage Hilton with proceeds supporting local Salvation Army social service programs. Sheila Balistreri, who emcees the event every year, received The Salvation Army
Torrance Corps dedicates re-imagined facility
Priscilla Hunt honored at ribbon-cutting ceremony for her support. By Karen Gleason - “Some destinations are worth the journey,” Captain Justin Docherty said Oct. 11 at the dedication ceremony for the Donald and Priscilla Hunt Performing Arts Academy and the George and
21: Yes, The Salvation Army is more than kettles and thrift stores
Did you know: The Salvation Army is more than red kettles and thrift stores? Yet, if there’s one thing we hear time and time again it’s this: “I thought The Salvation Army was just kettles and thrift stores!” Which is generally
College for Officer Training exceeds accreditation standards
The Western Territory’s College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont hosted 11 members of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Jr. Colleges (ACCJC), who were on campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the week of Oct. 7 to conduct the