21 good things that happened in 2021
In 2020, the world faced unprecedented challenges, all with the hope that when 2021 finally arrived, it would bring with it a fresh start and a chance to finally find some normalcy and stability. And while the new year did
What is the reality for Americans facing pandemic poverty?
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to embrace a “new normal” through the continuous changes that occurred since the first lockdown in 2020. As we slowly transition to in-person activities, there have been mixed feelings about what to expect. For some of
102: Finding the good life through philosophy with Dr. Meghan Sullivan
Could you guess the most popular undergraduate course at the University of Notre Dame? If you guessed a philosophy class, titled “God and the Good Life,” you are correct. But it’s not the Philosophy 101 you may have taken in college. It’s
There is hope
The General’s 2021 Christmas Message He is before all things, and in him all things hold together (Col. 1:17 NIV). What a year 2021 has been! In these past 12 months our world has continued to face up to the challenge and
San Diego students ring in the Christmas season in style at the kettle
Some might say “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” but they probably haven’t experienced the students from the TRACE Program at the kettle. Every year, the group rings the bell in San
Salvation Army tornado response spans 5 states
The Salvation Army is on the scene in several states, serving first responders and survivors of the tornado outbreak that caused devastation across the midwest and southern regions—particularly in western Kentucky. Food and drinks are being distributed alongside vital emotional
The Salvation Army launches touchless giving for its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign
Partnering with Visa and tiptap, The Salvation Army installs tiptap technology at over a thousand red kettle locations. With new technology in place, The Salvation Army’s 2021 Red Kettle Campaign aims to be easier and safer than ever. Partnering with Visa
Single mother and sons find home with The Salvation Army just in time for Christmas
Following years of abuse, a life-saving miracle occurred just days before Christmas for Patty and her two young sons, Troy, 10, and Tim, 8. Recently, Patty found the courage to escape an abusive relationship and fled with her two sons and
Former Sunbeam receives esteemed Commissioner Sunbeam award years later
One woman’s testimony shows how community involvement, shared faith, and perseverance can lead to acclaimed accomplishments. The Salvation Army’s Sunbeam program, founded in 1921, empowers young girls through knowledge and fellowship. The program, made for girls in first through fifth grade, provides
101: Hope in Jesus brings light this Christmas with Commissioner Doug Riley
As we’re just a few days away from Christmas, allow me to, first things first, say: Merry Christmas! This season, we’ve been talking a lot about hope in The Salvation Army. Hope, by definition, is a feeling of optimism—it’s based on expecting
The Salvation Army of Ridgecrest, California: God’s Army in a Navy town
Lts. Chris and Gina Noble arrive in the high desert armed with God’s love and a 100-day community outreach plan. When Lts. Chris and Gina Noble were appointed to lead The Salvation Army in Ridgecrest, California, they figured they were headed
Reaching unhoused neighbors with Christ’s love in Kapolei, Hawaii
Every first and third Saturday, the Homeless Outreach Team from The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Hawaii gathers in the Kroc Center’s parking lot in Ewa Beach. There, they share Scripture, prayers and sort donated food and