In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming
A few years ago, The Salvation Army in Long Beach, California, conducted a needs assessment during its capital campaign to expand the preexisting corps to a Red Shield Center—a community center with recreation opportunities and social services. From the assessment,
Boxing with Parkinson’s: A Surprising Therapy
In Denver, CO, a group of folks diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease have taken up boxing - yes, boxing! And they’re having a blast. Parkinson’s is a degenerative motor condition most common in those over the age of 50. It often
New in the US, Salvation Army volunteer fulfills self by helping others
Karen Clark finds her 'loose ends' resolved at the Monterey Peninsula Corps. Karen Clark needed something to do. It was October 2020—not an easy time to find opportunities amid the burgeoning COVID pandemic. Clark and her husband had just arrived in
Salvation Army’s anti-human trafficking report evidences impact in Western U.S.
The Salvation Army Western Territory is continuing its fight against human trafficking, releasing its 2021 Annual Impact Report for its efforts in the Western U.S. The report identifies the Army’s efforts and illuminates the larger need for engaging Salvationists and
112: Salvation Army plans for adaptive camp this summer in Colorado with James Johnson and Mitchell McWilliams
All across the country, The Salvation Army is gearing up to open the gates to that well-loved place where kids can be kids—summer camp. Every year, thousands of kids of all ages get a fresh perspective on life as they meet
World turned right side up: An atheist’s story of finding God
I found God at the Dallas-Lovefield Airport when I was on a business trip. The trip had been a particularly trying and stressful one. As I was sitting at the gate waiting for my flight home, my mind was broiling
How The Salvation Army Kroc Center Ice arena is impacting the San Diego community
From public skating hours to ice hockey teams and figure skating lessons, there’s something for everyone at Kroc Center Ice. Nearly 20 years ago, the late Joan Kroc witnessed The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center transform her vision
111: How God loves us with the fruit of the Spirit with Jessica Thompson
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. Of course, you know this list—the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. Much has been written about this list and how we can better find and embrace these traits in our
Salvation Army Center of Hope turns to research to end chronic homelessness
A bold vision calls for fresh approaches. Divisional Secretary for Orange County (California) Major Nesan Kistan has a bold plan: to end chronic homelessness in Orange County in three years. This is a daunting task. It is estimated that more than 7,000
Food is fresh and hope is real at California’s Yuba-Sutter Corps
Yuba Sutter’s Fresh Fridays is a free, outdoor client choice food market. “When I do Fresh Fridays, I get excited,” Yuba Sutter (California) Corps Officer Major Julius Murphy said. That’s when he said he witnesses the difference The Salvation Army is
110: Good Word: 5 things to learn from Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish with Rev. Eugene Cho
Could you use a good word from the Good Word? In this episode, Reverend Eugene Cho is bringing us the Word from John 21:1-14. Eugene is the President and CEO of Bread for the World, a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization based in
Helping Asylum-Seeking Families in California | Love Beyond the Border
In mid-2021, Riverside County, CA, enlisted The Salvation Army to help provide temporary logistics and lodging for asylum-seeking families as they were moved through the County on the way to their sponsors. The Salvation Army answered the call, mobilizing a large-scale