Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto
The staff at The Salvation Army in Modesto, California, began noticing a gap in older adults' services in the community when they saw seniors walking near the Red Shield Community Center to get a bit of exercise. The seniors would
22 good things that happened in 2022
In 2022, like so many years before, The Salvation Army continued to meet the needs of communities around the world without discrimination. From providing resources for people facing pandemic inflation in the U.S. to offering humanitarian aid in response to
Caring counts down the top stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, Caring has rounded up our top 10 stories from the last 12 months. Most-read, and most-loved, by you. While we cover a variety of topics from homelessness and hunger to addiction recovery and senior
138: How to embrace holy hygge in your home with Jamie Erickson
Hygge. From a Norwegian term meaning “to comfort” or “to console,” hygge has gained in popularity in recent years. There’s even a hygge line at Target. But it’s more than cozy living. As author Jamie Erickson says, it’s a way of making the
Light of the World: The General’s 2022 Christmas Message
When I consider the star that was a significant part of the first Christmas story, I’m reminded that scientists view the stars in the sky very differently than I do. For instance, they use light years to measure the distance
The Christmas story: A simple night that was extraordinary
It was a simple night. A chill in the air. Stars like diamonds in the sky. No reason to expect a surprise. An ordinary, simple night with an ordinary sky. Sheep lying around on the hillside—sleeping, scrawny, common animals. The shepherds were simple,
For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment
Yecenia Vasquez-Betancourt still remembers the Barbie doll she received as a child from The Salvation Army in Arizona. That year, she said, finances were tight, and her mom had turned to The Salvation Army for some of the family’s basic
Giving Back: People share why they give to The Salvation Army
At Christmas, kettles allow The Salvation Army to personally interact with the people who donate to support community programs. This year we wanted to hear why they are so inclined to give, so we went out to a few Salvation
Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run
Greeley (Colorado) Toy Run founder reflects on over 30 years of service. For the last 37 years, motorcyclists have gathered on the first Sunday in December to support The Salvation Army Greeley (Colorado) Corps Angel Tree toy distribution. When the toy run
137: A liturgy for hope and more with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore
Right about now, as you are dashing through the snow…or around town…you might be wishing upon a star for a way to hit pause. Maybe you could use a prayer for hope. Or a prayer for paying the bills. A prayer for when
What to know about Advent week 4: Jesus is love
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. See part three here. This is our final week in Advent. It’s nearly Christmas! Like any journey, the final stretch can be the hardest. Don’t miss out on what God has for you
3 ways to celebrate Jesus as a family this Christmas
The season of Advent brings a deep sense of wonder. We wait expectantly to celebrate the Light of the World being born in the form of an infant. We sing Christmas carols, enjoy celebrations together and most of all—set aside