Salvation Army officers consider how to be the church during a pandemic
Across the West, Salvation Army corps have resumed in-person meetings, with the last corps reopening their physical doors in summer 2021. For some locations, things are almost pre-pandemic normal, COVID-19 guidelines notwithstanding. A Pew Research study from August 2020 found most
12: Dating advice in 2021 with Kat Phrasavath
It might be hard to believe, but dating in 2021 could in fact look like meeting your person on Pokemon Go! In this episode of The Commons Podcast, we chat with Kat Phrasavath about her experience dating. She reminds us
San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back
The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Recovery Center in San Francisco is a shelter for those experiencing homelessness that provides wraparound services like addiction rehabilitation and job training. Everyone who has walked through those doors has had a past life that is
89: Pathway of Hope: The state of poverty today and what it means for families with Dr. Elaine Waxman
Last week, we kicked off this season focusing in on The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope—a national initiative to provide individualized services to families with children, addressing their immediate material needs AND providing long-term engagement to stop the cycle of
The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome
This month, The Salvation Army Southwest Division Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) activated an Incident Management Team (IMT) to provide donations management of nearly 100 tons of items in support of Operation Allies Welcome at Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) near
Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth
The roots of Hispanic ministries in The Salvation Army Western Territory run deep—with many well-established, multigenerational Spanish-speaking congregations making an impact on the communities they serve in their own way. Still, the need for Hispanic ministries at more corps in the
Say yes to being set free
All my life I’ve run the hamster wheel of achievement and acceptance; a headstrong, type-A control freak, looking for love. As a child, I earned love by working hard to fit in. At church, I earned love by memorizing verses.
11: What it’s really like to live abroad with Amanda Fry
Although every country is different, many of the feelings that come with serving abroad and across multi-cultures are relatable. There are ways to adjust to a foreign country and ministry while keeping kindness toward others and yourself intact. You can
88: Pathway of Hope: Introducing The Salvation Army’s initiative to solve intergenerational poverty with Ron Skeete
I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that it’s been an especially hard time to be poor in America. Last fall, a Columbia University study found the number of Americans living in poverty grew by 8 million since
Officers recall ministry of presence near Ground Zero 20 years later
Majors Bonnie and Les Bussey are retired Salvation Army officers providing pastoral care for active officers in the USA Southern Territory. During the 9/11 terrorist attacks, they were stationed at the Cincinnati (Ohio) Citadel Corps. Here they reflect on their
20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twenty years ago, The Salvation Army was one of the first relief organizations to arrive at Ground Zero in New York City—the scene of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers. Over the years, Salvation Army leaders
Listen in this fall to a new season of the Do Gooders Podcast
It’s been an especially hard year (or two) to be poor in America. Last fall, a Columbia University study found the number of Americans living in poverty grew by 8 million since May 2020—putting the total at 55 million people. It marked