Salvation Army Haiti earthquake response expands as UPS flies in additional resources
Further locations receiving humanitarian support from The Salvation Army following the recent earthquake in Haiti have been confirmed, according to The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ). Communities in La Fosse, Caillot and La Colline will be provided with essential emergency
2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 4 virtually
This August, youth from across the West have been gathering on Fridays, whether online or in small local groups, to attend WYI Lite in community. This is the fourth and final session. Part four of four, see part three here. The fourth
Participants of all ages go for gold in Southwest Olympic Challenge
As the Olympic cauldron was lit in Tokyo, marking the start of the Summer Olympic Games—athletes of all ages in The Salvation Army’s Southwest Division, which covers Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada, joined in the spirit of competition and
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Story helps us understand, see and connect Written For All the World I vividly remember my first real reporting outing as an intern. I met Jill, who lived in a Salvation Army shelter for families experiencing homelessness and HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles.
New DEI Directors aim to better reflect the kingdom of God in the West
Territory looks to “enlarge its table” and bring more diversity to its practices. Majors Amy and Rob Reardon arrived at The Salvation Army Crestmont campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, in July to begin new appointments at both the College for
The Salvation Army in northeast USA responds to Tropical Storm Henri
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services personnel in the USA are dealing with the immediate needs of first responders and survivors affected by Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall on Aug. 22 along the south coast of Rhode Island. The storm, which
Western Youth Institute ‘Lite,’ tune into week 3 virtually
Each Friday in August, youth from across the West can gather, whether online or in small local groups, to attend WYI Lite in community. Part three of four, see part two here. The third week of Western Youth Institute Lite (WYI Lite)—the
Survivors of natural disasters find safe places to sleep thanks to Airbnb grant
When a devastating series of floods struck Hawaii in March, families in Oahu were left homeless and unsure of where to turn. Matthew Beckwith couldn’t sleep. His family’s home was destroyed. Stress burdened him and his wife. Seemingly basic things like
The Salvation Army responds to wildfires in North America and Europe
As more than 260 wildfires continue to sweep across Canada’s British Columbia province, bringing destruction and unthinkable loss, Salvation Army staff and volunteers are providing assistance to evacuees and first responders in multiple communities. Thousands of miles away, The Salvation
The Salvation Army in Haiti prepares to support 9 earthquake-hit communities
A Salvation Army assessment team in the south of Haiti reports that communities are working together to deal with the devastating aftereffects of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck August 14. The Salvation Army’s initial approach will be to target its response
Summer camp hits the road for a new kind of camp experience
As campers arrive around 9 a.m., temperatures and face masks are checked. Parents wave their final goodbyes as campers head inside to greet their friends. By 9:30 a.m., campers move into the corps’ chapel for morning assembly, which includes a
The Salvation Army Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
The Salvation Army in Haiti is responding after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake brought devastation across the south of the country. Almost 1,300 people are known to have been killed in the disaster, with that number certain to rise as collapsed buildings are