The History of The Salvation Army
The world is full of countless incredible people but the reality is life is not always easy or fair. Sometimes, life happens, and there are times when we all need support from the people around us. The Salvation Army has a
How to Make a Difference in Fighting Disaster in the United States
Disasters happen, and when they do, they can change lives in an instant. Home loss, a lack of access to essential resources, and even health risks can all come from disasters and natural disasters. When disaster strikes, disaster response is
Lakers Technology Room enhances youth STEM skills at Salvation Army LA Red Shield
The Salvation Army Los Angeles Red Shield Community Center recently unveiled the Lakers Technology Room, a newly renovated computer lab, thanks in part to a partnership between NBA Cares and the Lakers Youth Foundation. The new lab provides the space
149 State of Hunger: Advocating for Change in Food Security with Eric Mitchell
Today, we’re talking hunger. Did you know in the last three years, the demand for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has skyrocketed? In 2022, one in eight Americans — or more than 41 million people — received SNAP benefits. Those benefits
Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home
When a seasonal job falls through, and the housing with it, The Salvation Army’s travel assistance fund supports those in need with transportation, including airfare when appropriate. Every year, an influx of seasonal workers descends upon Alaska for jobs in fishing
Uncomfortable Conversations: Explaining Death and God’s Eternal Presence to Children
Children are notorious for asking questions, all kinds of questions. Questions about where babies come from, questions about why things are the way they are, and questions about what happens when you die. None of these questions are easy, and
Quilts bring ‘hug’ of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center
Members of the San Francisco Quilters Guild saw a television news story in July featuring The Salvation Army Joseph McFee Center (JMC) in the city’s Mission District. That’s when something caught their eye. “It was like, ‘Aw, those beds need some
In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together
After two family shelters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, closed in rapid succession, the city approached The Salvation Army about increasing its shelter capacity and converting the long-serving downtown R.J. Montgomery Center to be an all-family shelter. The result? The revamped RJ
148 State of Hunger: How The Salvation Army Is Responding with Captain Angel Amézquita
We’re kicking off our state of the issues series today with the state of hunger. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, today in the United States are food insecure. 34 million people. To put that
At All Costs: How one man went from Wall Street and addiction to respected restaurateur
Mike Carter grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the power and influence of the real-life men who inspired movies like Goodfellas. Then, he began his career during the era of drug-fueled excess on Wall St. It wasn’t long
How the Salem Kroc Center helps youth move from stuck to unstoppable
Partnering with author Bonnie Milletto, the Kroc Center launches the “Been There: From Stuck to Unstoppable” program for youth. What does it take to change your reality? What if nothing changed but the story you tell yourself? The Salvation Army Ray and Joan
You have to feel it to heal it
An excerpt from “There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ” I’ve recently been walking through a long season of heartache. I lost two loved ones suddenly, within months of each