Fatherhood in Action takes root
The Salvation Army and the National Louis University partner to research methods for strengthening the paternal role in family and community. By Alma Bahman - From the strong moral compass to the breadwinner to the equal partner—what defines a good father has
‘Empowerment Center’ to rise in Ferguson
Through a new partnership, The Salvation Army seeks to model reconciliation for divided communities. By Mindy Farabee - It’s just an empty lot at the moment, cordoned off by a chain link fence and baking in the heat wave. A riot of dandelions,
New anti-trafficking initiative launched in Nebraska
A $1.5 million grant from the Dept. of Justice will fund a centralized, 24/7 intake service. The Salvation Army in Nebraska launched its new referral service last month to assist survivors of human trafficking across the state. The initiative is funded
Booth UC to launch Kroc Center leader training course
Initial cohort will start training this January. In the latest of a series of moves to broaden its global reach, Booth University College (UC) has partnered with The Salvation Army’s Kroc Centers to launch a leadership development training initiative early next
Salvation Army continues to serve tornado survivors in Indiana
Teams have served over 2,500 meals and offered emotional and spiritual care to 135 individuals. The Salvation Army continues to serve storm victims in the Kokomo, Ind., area after multiple tornadoes touched down last Wednesday. At least 8 tornadoes were confirmed
Creating neutral ground
Midland Division brings youth and law enforcement together to foster reconciliation in communities riven by racial injustice. Camp Mihaska has much in common with its 45-odd sister camps in The Salvation Army. Situated in the Ozark Mountain foothills about 90 minutes
Pair pushes urban ministry
As first African American divisional commanders in the Central Territory, the Richardsons are on a mission. By Julie Borgen - Lt. Colonels Lonneal and Patty Richardson now lead The Salvation Army Northern Division, which serves Minnesota and North Dakota, as the first African
Grand Rapids Kroc Center fights childhood obesity
Families set a goal each week toward healthy living and find support from mentors. By Jeff Johnston - Somewhere out there, a kid who used to sit on the couch is working up a sweat outside. That’s a win. And if that
William Booth Legal Aid Clinic serves low-income Detroiters
The only Salvation Army legal aid clinic in the U.S. works in the country’s most impoverished major city. By Aaron Mondry - Detroit’s William Booth Legal Aid Clinic (WBLAC) can be found tucked into one corner of the city’s large Harbor Light
New prison re-entry support program shows impact in first year
Minnesota held the highest three-year recidivism rate of any U.S. state, according to a 2011 Pew Charitable Trusts report. The Salvation Army in Minneapolis, Minn., launched a prison re-entry support program just over a year ago, and so far, it’s yielding positive
The Salvation Army in Wisconsin tackles child hunger with new kids café
Kids facing food insecurity in Racine, Wisc., will soon get the opportunity to plan, cook and eat their own USDA-approved meals. By Ariele Vaccaro - For Major Ken Nicolai at The Salvation Army, the reality of child hunger in Racine, Wisc., is
‘A silent disaster’
The Salvation Army and other agencies re-position Flint Water Crisis response toward the future. Maegan Wilson kept hearing it: “The water’s fine to drink.” But that didn’t add up. Her 16-year-old daughter had begun losing her hair and developing sores all over