How The Salvation Army is paving a ‘pathway of hope’ in Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley campus meets a variety of community needs; aims to do more. San Jose is among the richest cities in the United States, if not the richest. But even in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley, people fall on hard
158 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 1
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of seven. What if we celebrated Thanksgiving and every meal as the early Church of Acts did? They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple, followed by meals at home, every meal a
The Salvation Army Mexico Territory mobilizes after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco
The people of Acapulco, Mexico, are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Otis, the Category 5 storm which hit the city in late October. The hurricane sustained winds of 260 kilometers per hour (km/h) with gusts of 315 km/h, causing severe
CMA CGM Foundation partners with The Salvation Army to give away 1,500 turkeys
On Nov. 10, hundreds of people lined up by foot and car outside of The Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth Community Center in South Los Angeles—their anticipation fueled by the promise of a free turkey and sides for their upcoming
Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland
It’s often said Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, and for a group of 11 seniors from Modesto, California, the magic was a year in the making. The seniors, from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Center, traveled to the
157: Making Christmas Merry with The Salvation Army
Did you hear? It is Christmastime, and in The Salvation Army, it’s one of our favorite times of year. For us, smiles make the greatest gifts. From physical needs such as grocery, utility and gift assistance, to emotional experiences including holiday events
Salvation Army San Diego Rady Center project aims to be a ‘Beacon of Hope’
As the site plan for The Salvation Army San Diego Rady Center comes together—and with the deadline to meet the goal for funding from the community looming—those who’ve been shepherding the project forward are already envisioning the many ways the
How The Salvation Army is bridging the wealth gap in Phoenix, Arizona
When The Salvation Army in Phoenix, AZ, realized a significant portion of their community were living paycheck to paycheck, they decided to try and change the dynamic of generational poverty for the better. To do this, they partnered with local
The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps beautified by 400 Home Depot Foundation volunteers
Hundreds of Home Depot Foundation volunteers unite to transform The Salvation Army Cathedral City Dick and Beverly Davis Center and neighboring Veterans Village. On Oct. 24, 410 volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation disembarked from transport buses, applied sunscreen and hydrated—eager
How to Do Good on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a worldwide phenomenon that can have a wonderful and positive impact. Are you ready to play your part in it? Let’s explore how Giving Tuesday changes the world and what you can do to participate. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving
‘Dance of Champions’ brings people of all abilities together in Las Cruces
In the 2023 movie “Champions,” a court order requires a former minor-league basketball coach to manage a team of players with disabilities. Despite his initial hesitation, he realizes his new team is capable of achieving more than he anticipated. The film
156: How The Salvation Army Activates With Urgency at Christmastime
Welcome back to the show and to the kickoff of the merriest time of year! And no, it’s not too early because Christmastime has already started in The Salvation Army. Yes, The Salvation Army is hard at work to make