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
2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 2 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 two of four, see part one here The second week of Western Youth Institute Lite (WYI Lite)—the
Salvation Army volunteers respond to major wildfires in Northern California
The Salvation Army is providing assistance to people affected by wildfires in Northern California. A record-breaking summer heatwave has led to several large wildfires, with the most substantial – named the Dixie Fire – being the second-biggest ever recorded in
Salvation Army offers apartment living for 17 men in recovery in Concord, California
Concord Transitional Living Program provides vital link in recovery process. Mike O’Reilly runs a tight ship at The Salvation Army Transitional Living Program (TLP) in Concord, California, where 17 men make their temporary home in two-bedroom apartments. He does it with
Kitchens for Good: Delicious meals and second chances in San Diego
San Diego has the fourth-largest population of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S., with an estimated 5,000 people living on the streets. This growing problem is in desperate need of more solutions. For The Salvation Army, the goal has always been
2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 1 virtually
Part one of four. The first week of August marked the first week of the 2021 Western Youth Institute Lite (WYI Lite). Usually, this annual territorial retreat for young adults takes place in-person, but this year as COVID-19 uncertainties persist, the
Salvation Army responds after Globe-Miami fires, flood
After spending weeks in the Globe-Miami, Arizona, area during an Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response to feed displaced residents and first responders of the Telegraph and Mescal Fires, recent rains produced flash flooding that left area streets buried in mud
The Salvation Army’s art ministries seek to empower individuals and glorify God
When art becomes ministry—how visual art can ignite the soul. When they first come to church, children often participate in art activities to learn about Jesus and the Bible; this might be the first ministry they encounter. In all stages of life,
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