Salvation Army increases service to seniors
A message from the Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries: Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder: Hello, everyone, we're Commissioners Ken and Jolene Hodder, territorial leaders for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. People know a great deal about
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: March 25
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 25 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the seventh of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. After a roll call of command heads, Hodder shared
Simple ways to provide emotional and spiritual care for seniors
By Patrick Lyons, Captain - I was on a phone call with about 20 other individuals from various agencies who are working to mitigate the effects of aloneness on seniors. Most of these effects involved access to basic needs and services:
Juneau Corps youth provide essentials for seniors
Youth prepare toiletry bags for elders living in senior residences. By Karen Gleason - Juneau (Alaska) Corps young people came up with a project to help the community elders during the COVID-19 crisis—toiletry bags. “It was fun,” 15-year-old Reilley Halverson said. “ I
Salvation Army needs your help spreading the word
A message from the Territorial Commander: Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder: Hi everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. Right now, The Salvation Army is meeting human needs in Christ's name without discrimination
Community: Designed for everything in between
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Between the lines Read what Scripture says in Acts 2. Beyond the surface In Acts 2, we read about the growth of the church. “Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together
Coeur D’Alene Kroc Center launches virtual exercise classes
Although it’s now providing emergency services, the center still supports community fitness. The Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center is committed to helping its community stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. First and foremost, however, it has transitioned to an
Honoka’a Corps holds drive-in church
Corps members practice social distancing while still meeting for Sunday worship. Attendees of the Honoka’a (Hawaii) Corps on the Big Island’s northeast coast were able to congregate for worship March 22—they attended a drive-in church, led by Honoka’a Corps Ministry Leader
Making the most of social distancing
You’re probably very familiar with social distancing by now. The practice has recently gained momentum in an effort to slow the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which is now present in 187 countries and territories around the globe, according to the
5 things to consider if you’re new to working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for literally billions of people across the world, confronting nearly every industry with a litany of decisions that might’ve seemed incomprehensible just three months ago. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies as stopgap measures so
How The Salvation Army is responding to COVID-19 in Europe
With 182,470 reported cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the European Union, European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, The Salvation Army is mobilizing to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable people continue to be met across Europe. While the
International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will take place March 29
“The Power of One,” based on Isa. 6:8, is this year’s theme. Despite the social distancing and isolation mandated by the worldwide spread of COVID-19, The Salvation Army’s International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will still be observed as