Meet Bob Alex: A Salvation Army employee practicing patience, peace and flexibility
Through busy and sometimes chaotic days, Bob Alex stays grounded in the biblical wisdom, peace be with you, found in John 20:21. “I’ve always been a strong advocate for peace,” he said. “Without peace, you don’t have anything—you don’t have
How to style thrift store finds at home
And what to look for while you shop Have you ever walked into a thrift store, seen items in every direction and felt like you just didn't know where to look or what to pick up? Or how you'd use that
Hygiene Center brings dignity for those experiencing homelessness in New Mexico
After nearly two years in the making, The Salvation Army Hobbs (New Mexico) Corps opened its new hygiene facility—The Salvation Army Hobbs and Lea County Hygiene Station—to the public. The space is designed for those experiencing homelessness to have opportunities
In India, Salvation Army serves during second wave of COVID-19
The Salvation Army across India is responding as daily recorded cases of COVID-19 reach unprecedented levels. The international movement operates a number of hospitals and clinics across the subcontinent. While Indian government policy has mostly been to deliver COVID-19 treatment
Nominate your Caring Hero
Help us recognize and reward the heroes who are making an impact right where they are. This awards season, while the shows may still look a little different, we're crystal clear on this: the list of nominees is missing some names. That's
Salvation Army secures $5M for emergency rental assistance in Lewis County, Washington
The Centralia (Washington) Corps is helping people avoid homelessness. The Salvation Army in Lewis County, Washington, is helping more families than ever to stay in their homes, thanks to almost $5 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds that became available
79: A truly biblical view of womanhood with Dr. Beth Allison Barr
Men lead. Women follow. The Bible tells us so. Or does it? Is there a divine order when it comes to men and women? What if so-called “biblical womanhood” isn’t biblical at all but arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments? What
7 ways to help the planet this Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day—a day to really appreciate the planet we inhabit and challenge ourselves to make efforts daily to preserve it all year long. Earth Day has been observed since April 22, 1970, when millions of people protested the
High school senior volunteers to be listening ear during pandemic
A high school student witnesses the power in ministry of presence. High school senior, Valor Ahn, wanted to help people affected by COVID-19. When he saw a post on his church’s website about a volunteer opportunity, he reached out and found
Salvation Army volunteer inspires kids—and adults—at the Kroc Center
Bonnie Sandford aims to make people’s days a little better by spending time with them. Bonnie Sandford’s motto has always been “work hard, play hard.” And she did get to play hard at The Salvation Army Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center.
78: Seven types of rest you need and how to find them with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Take a quick inventory: Do you often feel tired when you wake up in the morning? Have difficulty concentrating? Are your emotions easily affected by the actions of others? Have headaches, muscle aches, or generalized fatigue with no known medical
As schools reopen, distance learning center fills gap for working families
When schools in Long Beach, California, began to reopen for in-person learning, the move was celebrated by many. But the reopening was more of a hybrid situation—continuing online learning with only part of the day in-person. The need for mid-day pickup