How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army
The San Francisco Kroc Center’s ugly sweater sparks conversations in person and online. The Salvation Army San Francisco Kroc Center wanted to do something different for the 2022 holiday season—something unexpected. Kroc Center Corps Officer Captain Arwyn Rodriguera said, “One day, Katie
Others: Five practical steps to valuing others
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of two. Read part one here. We read in the first part of this study the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Despite it not being popular, convenient or cheap, the Samaritan in
SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking
The Salvation Army program continues to change lives in Las Vegas through trauma-informed care. Out of 10 nominees, The International Anti-Slavery Commission voted The Salvation Army Southern Nevada as best in “Survivor Care” at an awards gala Oct. 29. The award recognized
The Salvation Army’s Tailor: Fifty years of bespoke uniforms
David Kwan-Yong Kang survived an astonishingly difficult childhood. Orphaned at two years old after his father was killed during the opening salvos of the Korean War in 1950, he lived on the streets of Seoul with other abandoned youths. He
What to know about Advent week 3: Jesus is joy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. See part two here. We learned last week about the night the angel appeared to the shepherds proclaiming the Good News of Jesus’ birth. The angel told the shepherds not to be afraid;
136: Why we love The Salvation Army especially at Christmas
As I often say, you’ve probably seen the red kettles and thrift stores, and while we’re rightfully well known for both, The Salvation Army is so much more than red kettles and thrift stores. We even covered the who, what, where,
Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project Builds Hope for San Diegans
The Salvation Army in San Diego has a vision to expand its efforts to reach more community members in need through the $100 million Rady Center development project at the Centre City facility in downtown San Diego. The nearly 200,000 square
When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in
Santa Fe (New Mexico) Corps Officer Lt. Ismael Gutierrez got a call in early November. On the other end, a man from the government said a nearby Native American settlement, Pueblo of Acoma, had been out of water for a
Others: Whom should I love?
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of two. The spiritual power of a Christian is released when we serve others. Do you ever wonder how to exercise spiritual power? Some might say: “Eat this.” “Say these words.” “Pray this prayer.” “Read
How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater
Kroc partnership provides opportunities to get involved and grow in the arts. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, aims to be “a safe place to belong and grow” for its 15,000 members and the 3,000
135: What the red kettle symbolizes with Major Ken Perine and Kathy Lovin
You’ve no doubt seen a Salvation Army red kettle—maybe you’ve seen one already this Christmas season. It is an iconic part of The Salvation Army and of Christmastime itself. What started in 1891 with one creative Salvation Army officer or pastor wanting
What to know about Advent week 2: Jesus is peace
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. See part one here. Every time you turn on the TV, scroll through social media or look at the newspaper, it seems there’s little good news. As the saying goes: “If it bleeds,