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Where has God’s joy met you through the care of others—and where might he be inviting you to share that same care?
Not in grand gestures, but in faithful, everyday ways.
In noticing, showing up and choosing to love your neighbor as yourself.
This is how the mission moves forward—through ordinary acts of generosity that, in God’s hands, become something far greater.
So wherever you are today, consider this your invitation to take the next step, however small, and allow joy to move through you.
Joy is not meant to end with us.
Read the 2026 Caring magazine print edition, “Joy That Moves,” in full here:
You can also find the stories from inside the issue here:
Joy that moves
A letter from Editor in Chief Christin Thieme.
Unshakeable joy
An invitation to consider joy in all things.
More than a toy
How play communicates dignity
Meet the joy spreaders
The joy doesn’t stop with them.
Unsold fashion gets second life
As new regulations take hold, retailers are partnering with The Salvation Army to keep unsold clothing out of landfills.
The scoop
Innovative canteens spark joyful engagement.
From thrift rack to livestream
A new livestream shopping experiment is helping Salvation Army thrift stores reach new buyers—and generate additional funding for Adult Rehabilitation Centers.
The ripple effect of joy
How one act of care becomes many.
From Ebeye to Sacramento
Marshallese Ministry helps migrants find a spiritual home in Sacramento.
Finding connection at camp
In a disconnected world, Salvation Army summer camps give kids a safe place to build meaningful relationships.
Living in a culture that cares
And the health benefits that come with it
Club 60: Nourishing body and spirit
The Salvation Army in San Diego County offers seniors meals in a welcoming community.
Do Good:
- Every community is unique. So are our services. Learn more on how you can support The Salvation Army at caringmagazine.org/give.
