Finding purpose through community service at The Salvation Army’s Home League
The Salvation Army’s Home League is not a place where women sit around "yicky yacking,” it is so much more than that. From fundraisers to toy drives to making blankets for those in need, the ladies of the Home League
In Bellingham, The Salvation Army’s food pantry aims to be a ‘safe haven’
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army Bellingham (Washington) food bank was serving approximately 200 people a month. Then, with the coronavirus, that number grew to about 1,200. Due to the uptick, the food bank moved to a 15,000-square-foot facility—formerly
Table-ology of justice
A Scripture study from Caring, part six of seven. Read part five here. He feeds me at his banqueting table, His banner over me is love. Do you, too, remember singing those lyrics as a child in Sunday school? Jesus was the epitome of a
Loss and Recovery: How The Salvation Army helped one man find hope
Adult Rehabilitation Center graduate and Hope House resident shares how loss impacted his recovery and how The Salvation Army helped him move forward. After losing his father, grandmother and later in life his own child, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)
Who is Jehovah Jireh? 10 reminders of God’s love to encourage gratitude
Do you ever feel not-so-thankful at Thanksgiving? Somehow celebrating abundance can accentuate lack. And all the holiday stressors—cold weather, family drama, extra expenses—only add to the dissatisfaction. But what if gratitude isn’t about what we have, but who we know? Meet Jehovah Jireh In
132: How to speak across generations with Rev. Dr. Darrell Hall
Are you out the door at 5:01, won’t work weekends and prefer texting to face-to-face meetings? Or do you live to work, can’t text and can’t tolerate change? Like most stereotypes, these over-generalized generalizations about generational groups lead to further miscommunication—and often
4 ways to volunteer virtually with The Salvation Army this holiday season
Get involved online with red kettle, Angel Tree, toy or food drives and holiday crafts. “Volunteering makes the holidays magic,” said Adriana Thiele, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for The Salvation Army Southern California Division/San Diego Regional Office. Whether done in person or
Table-ology of community
A Scripture study from Caring, part five of seven. Read part four here. The early Church of Acts was the epitome of community. After the Holy Spirit came on them, All the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common
How one woman’s pain led her to support others facing reproductive grief
Sometimes one person’s pain can lead them on a path of service—and on a journey toward healing alongside others experiencing some of the same. For Dr. Michaelene Fredenburg, president and chief executive officer of Life Perspectives and the Institute of Reproductive
131: Why story helps us care and connect
I vividly remember my first real reporting outing as an intern. I met Jill, who lived in a Salvation Army shelter for families experiencing homelessness and HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles. Jill told me about the moment she learned she was
Table-ology of prayer
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of seven. Read part three here. Corporate prayer is a common spiritual discipline we share around our tables at Thanksgiving. We offer prayers of gratitude for God’s provision, protection and providence. At some tables, individuals
Kroc Center Hawaii celebrates 10 years of being a ‘beacon of hope’ in Kapolei
After moving into a senior residence in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Gloria Uslan-Milo, 80, said she started praying for a place to go for exercise, since her new home lacked a recreation center. Then, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc