High School volunteers teach youth how to code in Silicon Valley
The Salvation Army recently conducted its four-week Hamster Bot Coding School as part of its annual summer day camp program at the corps in Sunnyvale, California. It was led by local high school volunteers who are part of the Hwarang
Exploring More Meaningful Ministry for Seniors in Church Communities
Fourteen percent of older Americans report spending all their time alone, with 37 percent of people living fully alone, according to Pew Research and Fact Tank. Sometimes Christians can forget that seniors seen in church on a Sunday may have
Long-term Salvation Army volunteers teach English for years in Escondido, California
Volunteers are vital to the work of The Salvation Army, helping maintain its programs, outreach and ministries. In San Diego County, volunteers Peggy Umphres and Anne Weston have been team-teaching an English language learning class for over three years at
Salvation Army responds to South African unrest with emergency food and support
Rioting, looting and burning of businesses have claimed the lives of nearly 340 people in South Africa since unprecedented civil unrest began earlier this month. Local media reports suggest that the violence has caused an estimated $3.4 billion of damage. With
WMI Roadshow brings musical instruction to Concord—the first of its six stops
One-day event gives musicians of all ages a mini-Western Music Institute experience. “It’s like a WMI reunion,” someone said, as people gathered in the lobby of The Salvation Army Del Oro Division’s Concord (California) Corps July 17, for the first stop
Salvation Army officers aim for growth with goals, accountability and mental health support
While any officer will tell you it’s the greatest joy to serve the Lord through The Salvation Army, there is no denying there are challenges involved—the role is demanding. And that’s not unique to Salvationists. A 2020 Barna research study found
Bozeman Salvation Army partners with Indigenous nonprofit to expand outreach
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, getting people the supplies they need has not been an easy feat. In south-central Montana, the Crow reservation is isolated from larger cities making it more difficult to acquire basic necessities. Appointed to The Salvation Army
Salvation Army responds to record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest
As the summer began, so did record-breaking heat for the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., which spans Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. And while warmer weather is expected during this time of the year across the country, high temperatures of this
In Western Europe, The Salvation Army responds to flooding
Severe flooding in many parts of Western Europe has claimed 188 lives and wrought destruction across several countries. Rivers in numerous areas have burst their banks, causing damage to property and essential infrastructure. Although Salvation Army properties have also been inundated,
This is the nudge you need to lift up the marginalized and fight injustice
When we look at the way in which Jesus dealt with injustices in his time, he didn’t go with the flow or attempt in any way to blend into society. We can learn firsthand from him how God calls us
Salvation Village addresses homelessness in Southern California with pallet homes
The Salvation Village, a brand-new “tiny home” facility able to house 75 homeless individuals in Harbor City, California, has opened its doors. Run by The Salvation Army with support from the City of Los Angeles, LA Harbor College and Pallet Shelter,
Salvation Army Lift Zones bring the internet to those in need in Colorado and Utah
As schools across the U.S. shifted to remote learning at the height of the pandemic in 2020, many Salvation Army facilities adapted to become remote learning centers for kids to attend school virtually. And throughout that time, something became clear: