Salvation Army international leader explores his 2020 vision
It's the start of a new year, a new decade—2020. The Salvation Army enters this new year with the same mission it has had since 1865: to preach and to serve. So where are we at the outset of 2020
33: How a Few Christmas Gifts Led to Lasting Change with Eleen Cobb-Adams
A smile really does make the greatest gift. It’s something Eleen Cobb-Adams knows well. When her five children open a gift just for them on Christmas morning, those smiles make memories. Yet millions of American parents cannot afford to buy their kids Christmas
Administration and staff send daily encouragement to officers of the West
From Dec.1 until Christmas, members of Territorial Headquarters and the College for Officer Training at Crestmont sent a daily video of encouragement and promise of prayer to officers in the field via email. “We want you to know that we are
Human rights: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A refugee story
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Part 4: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A Refugee Story Read part three here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 1. Beyond the surface: Any parent who has just experienced the birth of their first
32: What the gift of Christ at Christmas means for us today with Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
Perhaps more than any other story, the story of the first Christmas has connected with people for millennia. Every year, we tell of the baby born in a manger, with angels announcing his birth to shepherds and men traveling long distances
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 4
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Historically, advent is entirely about anticipation, excitement and readying oneself for the coming of Jesus. Yet, during what has become the
Krugerrand gold coin donated in Fort Collins
A 21-year tradition of giving to The Salvation Army continues. Continuing a Christmas tradition, a mystery donor has given a Krugerrand to the Fort Collins (Colorado) Salvation Army for the 21st year running. The coin was donated Dec. 16 to a red
Golden State debuts Ring to Win program
Contest encourages kettle volunteers to take more shifts It’s no secret kettle coordinators are always looking for opportunities to connect with new volunteers. The Salvation Army Golden State Division is trying a new approach this season: Ring to Win. The program
Human rights: Vineyard workers and dignity of work
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Part 3: The vineyard workers and the dignity of work Read part two here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 20:1-16. Beyond the surface: Maybe you’ve been up early enough to see it in
Territorial Commander fulfills Spokane teen’s birthday wish
Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder travels to Spokane to bell-ring with autistic teen. Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder fulfilled 16-year-old Harrison Armstrong’s birthday wish when he traveled to Spokane, Washington, Dec. 16 to stand kettle with him. It began as a
Gold coin found in Salvation Army red kettle in Kitsap County, Washington
Surprise donation is especially helpful during shorter holiday season. Salvation Army volunteers in Bremerton, Washington, discovered a gold coin while counting red kettle donations from Dec. 10. An anonymous donor dropped the coin into a kettle somewhere in Kitsap County. The
The dramatic and lasting effects of gratitude
Practicing gratitude boosts emotional and physical well being A growing body of research is confirming that an ounce of gratitude is worth a pound of cure. “The practice of gratitude can have dramatic and lasting effects in a person’s life,” said Robert