What it takes to help on the worst of days
Volunteers strengthen The Salvation Army’s Emergency/Disaster Services Fires start, storms surge and earthquakes rumble—all without warning and all impacting millions of lives each year. And while every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the heart of The Salvation Army’s
Meeting human needs in the aftermath of flooding in Hawaii—no matter how basic they are
In the aftermath of December's kona low storm system that brought heavy rains and subsequent flooding to Hawaii, Hilo Corps Officer Captain Sam LeMar got a call: An older adult—a kūpuna—was stuck in her house after trees had fallen and
The Salvation Army helps shape the destiny of a young Armenian refugee
As a child refugee, Liyah Babayan found kindness and a safe haven at the Twin Falls (Idaho) Corps. In 1989, seven-year-old Liyah Babayan had no idea of how The Salvation Army would one day influence her destiny. When the Berlin Wall fell
After this gold coin donor died, The Salvation Army shared his legacy with his family
The legacy of Spokane’s ‘gold coin guy’ In December 2009, the first gold coin from an anonymous “gold coin man” appeared in the red kettle for The Salvation Army in Spokane, Washington. It was the coin that started it all. For
Salvation Army ensures ‘Hope is on the way’ following Colorado fires
As destructive fires began to spread through Colorado counties on Dec. 30, 2021, Salvation Army staff and volunteers sprung into action to provide meals and emotional support for first responders and survivors. On the back of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster
Ministry helps charge electronic devices of those experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica
March 18, 2020 marked the beginning of a new season within The Salvation Army in Santa Monica, California. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was clear that we would have to think quickly toward creative solutions for a ministerial and
When record low temperatures hit Seattle, Tina Lewis ventured out to save lives
Christmas should be a time of miracles, great and small, and a time for celebrating the spirit of the season in the warmth and comfort of those we cherish. This Christmas in Seattle, however, found hundreds—likely thousands—trying to survive record-breaking
Financial literacy course aims to close wealth gaps in Phoenix
Chelsea Slater, a 28-year-old single mom, walked into the Phoenix South Mountain Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in August 2021, with one goal in mind. “I want to eventually purchase a house, so I was really interested in learning the
Long Beach ARC renovations hope to make a ‘house of refuge’ for men in recovery
For the past four years, The Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California has been under construction. This month, its community and supporters celebrated the completed renovations while looking toward the future of the facility. After years of renovations,
The Salvation Army’s LGBTQ Safety Dorm fills shelter gap in Las Vegas
Every morning Reina Ayanami wakes up at 5:30 a.m. in the LGBTQ Safety Dorm at The Salvation Army’s Owens Campus in Las Vegas. As people leave the dorm in the morning, she begins cleaning as a volunteer. That way, when
World Missions demonstrates the love of Jesus around the world
When Lt. Aline Posner was appointed to the Auburn Corps a few years ago, she knew she wanted to create a way for people in the corps to make a bigger impact in the global community. Posner, who was born in
The Salvation Army’s 2022 Rose Parade band marches with hope into the new year
While much of life has yet to reach to a pre-pandemic level of “normal,” the return of the iconic Rose Parade—and The Salvation Army’s marching band performance in it—brought a sense of warm familiarity that only the return of a