Salvation Army opens Red Shield Center in El Cajon
The Salvation Army of San Diego held a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting Nov. 2 for its newly completed East County Red Shield Community Center in El Cajon, California, with local dignitaries including El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells and Salvation
This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent
While nearly 600,000 Americans experience homelessness, many others are one expense away from it. But what if this pipeline to homelessness was preventable? A new $12 million annual grant from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to The Salvation Army’s
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. The book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul. His message to the church in Colossae was that they should stick to the message that he brought them and not turn
Salvation Army pivots to long-term recovery for Kincade Fire victims
The Salvation Army continues its response to the Kincade Fire in Northern California this week at the Local Assistance Center in Healdsburg. The organization will be helping survivors navigate their long-term recovery plans through Nov. 6. The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster
Utah Salvation Army outpost forms advisory board
The Salvation Army in St. George, Utah, established a new advisory board with the installation of 10 members—civic, philanthropic and business leaders—who will assist the organization in matters ranging from strategic planning to public outreach. Selected for their community involvement and
Retired General Bramwell H. Tillsley is promoted to Glory
Aug. 18, 1931–Nov. 2, 2019 General Bramwell H. Tillsley (Ret.), The Salvation Army’s 14th international leader, was promoted to Glory on Nov. 2 from his home at the Army’s Meighen Retirement Residence in Toronto. Bramwell Tillsley was born Aug. 18, 1931, in
The General and Commissioner Peddle visit Asbury University and USA National Headquarters
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, The Salvation Army’s international leaders, traveled to the United States to visit Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky—which has a long history of Salvation Army links—and USA National Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Recently appointed Asbury
24: Understanding the biblical call to care for orphans with Brandalyn Musial
Right now across the U.S. there are 442,000 children living in the U.S. foster care system. Nearly a third of them are eligible for adoption. As Proverbs 24:12 reads: “Once our eyes are opened, we can’t pretend we don’t know what
How to get from the small tent to the big tent: Holly Wagner on church leadership
Crestmont Lecture Series features Holly Wagner of Los Angeles’ Oasis Church. Cadets at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT) and Territorial Headquarters employees entered the college lecture hall Oct. 29 and faced an unusual sight—a pitched tent on one
Pulling through when life seems hopeless
At one time or another, we all hit a point where everything seems to be going wrong or falling apart and life seems hopeless. Maybe you’ve lost your job, your car broke down, your home was destroyed due to circumstances