Report evidences Salvation Army’s expanded efforts to fight human trafficking
The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in New York City is pleased to unveil a landmark report on the worldwide movement’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking. “Roots of Freedom” outlines some of the progress around the
For Salvation Army employee Randy Haan, his work in IT is ministry
Information Technology employee helps The Salvation Army ‘do the most good.’ Randy Haan knows he might lose people when they ask what he does for a living. Usually, he simply says, “I manage IT.” If they already know he works for
Street Level outreach van becomes go-to resource in California’s Central Valley
As soon as The Salvation Army Stockton Corps found out it had been selected to lead a Street Level mobile homeless outreach program, the team got right to work. Before even receiving the van from Dignity Health for the program,
Meet Bob Alex: A Salvation Army employee practicing patience, peace and flexibility
Through busy and sometimes chaotic days, Bob Alex stays grounded in the biblical wisdom, peace be with you, found in John 20:21. “I’ve always been a strong advocate for peace,” he said. “Without peace, you don’t have anything—you don’t have
Hygiene Center brings dignity for those experiencing homelessness in New Mexico
After nearly two years in the making, The Salvation Army Hobbs (New Mexico) Corps opened its new hygiene facility—The Salvation Army Hobbs and Lea County Hygiene Station—to the public. The space is designed for those experiencing homelessness to have opportunities
In India, Salvation Army serves during second wave of COVID-19
The Salvation Army across India is responding as daily recorded cases of COVID-19 reach unprecedented levels. The international movement operates a number of hospitals and clinics across the subcontinent. While Indian government policy has mostly been to deliver COVID-19 treatment
Salvation Army secures $5M for emergency rental assistance in Lewis County, Washington
The Centralia (Washington) Corps is helping people avoid homelessness. The Salvation Army in Lewis County, Washington, is helping more families than ever to stay in their homes, thanks to almost $5 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds that became available
7 ways to help the planet this Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day—a day to really appreciate the planet we inhabit and challenge ourselves to make efforts daily to preserve it all year long. Earth Day has been observed since April 22, 1970, when millions of people protested the
High school senior volunteers to be listening ear during pandemic
A high school student witnesses the power in ministry of presence. High school senior, Valor Ahn, wanted to help people affected by COVID-19. When he saw a post on his church’s website about a volunteer opportunity, he reached out and found
Salvation Army volunteer inspires kids—and adults—at the Kroc Center
Bonnie Sandford aims to make people’s days a little better by spending time with them. Bonnie Sandford’s motto has always been “work hard, play hard.” And she did get to play hard at The Salvation Army Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center.
As schools reopen, distance learning center fills gap for working families
When schools in Long Beach, California, began to reopen for in-person learning, the move was celebrated by many. But the reopening was more of a hybrid situation—continuing online learning with only part of the day in-person. The need for mid-day pickup
Knitting pattern fundraiser helps survivors of Oregon wildfires
When wildfires raged, small business owner Kay Hopkins had to do something to help When the winds picked up in Oregon during the fall of 2020, Kay Hopkins worried about trees falling in her yard. Her concerns grew, though, as the