Kindness at Christmas set one couple on a path to serve others with The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drives mean more than teddy bears and tinker toys. For Captains Taurean and Yohani Ortiz, toy giveaways at Christmas helped change their lives. Yohani Ortiz’s father died when she was a child and she moved to
Need to clean for Christmas? This daily guide will maximize your efforts to help others
Across the Western U.S., Salvation Army Thrift Stores are facing donation shortages as the holiday season draws near, impacting the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) that rely on this needed support. “The ARCs are certainly feeling the pinch,” said Dalita Lovett, Director
What to know about Advent week 1: Jesus is hope
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. The day things went wrong in Eden, God showed his mercy (a fancy word for not getting what you deserve) by sending Adam and Eve out of The Garden. You might be
How Coach Juan Barrera builds a better community one boxer at a time
Modesto Red Shield boxing director helps The Salvation Army provide a safe haven for kids. Juan Barrera’s commitment to the youth he coaches at The Salvation Army Modesto (California) Red Shield Center runs deep. As director of the center’s boxing program,
134 Good Word: Why invite the presence of God into your life with Captain Emmanuel Masango
Could you use a good word from the Good Word? Today, Captain Emmanuel Masango is bringing us the Word from Exodus 33:12-20. Captain Emmanuel is a Salvation Army officer, or pastor, currently serving as The Salvation Army Territorial Youth Secretary in the
Table-ology of simplicity
A Scripture study from Caring, part seven of seven. Read part six here. Annie Johnson Flint penned the words, “When we reach the end of our hoarded resources, our Father’s full giving has only begun.” Why do we sometimes wait until we have
SpongeBob brings smiles at Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving meal event
In-person Thanksgiving meal returns after pandemic changes Inside the historic Casa Vertigo building in downtown Los Angeles, the excitement was palpable. Warm plates of turkey with all the fixings had been devoured and all eyes were on the most famous person
97 years with The Salvation Army: Wisdom for a long and joyous life
Now in his tenth decade of life, Kenneth Hill is an active soldier at the Concord (California) Corps. Nonagenarian Kenneth Hill found his place early in life. It wasn’t a geographical location, but instead a home base he could return to
Seattle-area radio hosts bring Christmas joy through toy drive
Moug and Angie Mornings Toy Drive benefits The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy ‘N Joy efforts in the Pacific Northwest. Moug and Angie Mornings on Seattle’s Star 101.5 co-host John Moug hadn’t left the top of the 15-feet of scaffolding at The
Gifts to inspire and give hope in 2022
Earlier this year, The Salvation Army launched an initiative to help people find meaning through loving others. With the goal of providing a light during dark times and giving support to those experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and more, LOVE BEYOND
133: How to live with gratitude every day with Joaquin Galvan
What are you grateful for today? Does your life experience help build the list? For Joaquin Galvan, it certainly does. He’s the Director of Railton Place, a transitional and supportive housing program of The Salvation Army in San Francisco’s Tenderloin community. And the
What Advent is and how to observe with your family in 2022
Join the 28-day Advent journey for families from Caring Magazine Christmas is often the most celebrated occasion of the year. Wrapped up in the usual sights, sounds and smells of the season (colorful lights, jingle bells and peppermint hot chocolate, anyone?)