5 ways to take care of your mental health
We tend to get so caught up in the million little things we have going on in our lives, that we forget to prioritize something sacred—our mental health. By the time we realize something is off, we’re overwhelmed and struggling
Google gives $1M to Seattle’s ‘Way Out’ efforts
Donation the third gift from tech giant to The Salvation Army The Salvation Army in Seattle was awarded a $1 million grant from Google, which will be used for the organization’s William Booth Center (WBC), a shelter for men experiencing homelessness
How getting healthy is good for kids’ brains
As a youth football coach, I often hear from parents that they sign their kids up for sports to keep them fit or keep them out of trouble. Recent studies have shown that participation in sports benefits youth on a
20: How to fill a political conversation with grace with Beth Silvers
It’s not polite to talk politics. I’m sure you’ve heard the sentiment. Especially in any kind of mixed crowd where people might disagree on the issue at hand. We live, worship and work in diverse communities, but with politics becoming so tribal
The Salvation Army’s hurricane response in the Bahamas continues to grow
Thousands of people lost their homes due to Hurricane Dorian. Salvation Army hurricane relief operations in the Bahamas continue to grow with plans to expand further as people return to the Abaco Islands. Presently, International Emergency Services teams, partnering with local
Salvation Army pivots toward short-term recovery in the Bahamas
It’s been a full month since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the north Bahamian islands. The Category 5 storm blasted the Abaco Islands Sept. 1, then slowly churned west toward Grand Bahama, where it lingered for a day, before heading north to
New season, new reading challenge for Western Territory’s book club
The Spiritual Formation Reading Group to explore racial unity. By Karen Gleason - The Western Territory Spiritual Formation Reading Group is heading into autumn with a new name and a new book challenge: “Roadmap to Reconciliation” by Brenda Salter McNeil. The group
ARC breaks ground on Otay Mesa rehabilitation facility
By Patty Zamora - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in San Diego, which has been located downtown for roughly 70 years, broke ground Sept. 30 on a new location in Otay Mesa, about 20 miles south, near the
7 easy costumes to find at a Salvation Army thrift store
Halloween is quickly creeping up, and you don’t want to be left out in the dark without a costume! But no need to fear, The Salvation Army is here. For those last-minute costumes, look to your nearest Salvation Army Family