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:
Caribbean Salvation Army Responds to Hurricane Elsa Ahead of Landfall in Florida
Hurricane Elsa, the first of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, has caused severe damage in the eastern Caribbean islands of St. Lucia and Barbados. Roofs were torn off by the 75 mph winds, with downed trees and power lines blocking roads.
Creating a safe space for single mothers through ministry in Suisun City
Kimberly Gates longed for a place for single mothers to come together, support one another through the challenges of parenting and grow together in Christ. So, she approached Majors Tracie and Randy Hartt, Corps Officers at The Salvation Army Ray
Salvation Army Comes Alongside Communities in Myanmar Conflict
Food insecurity as a result of Myanmar’s constitutional crisis is being addressed by The Salvation Army. Medical supplies are also being provided in communities where access to healthcare items has been disrupted because of the prevailing political situation. On Feb. 1,
Salvation Army service extension continues 18-year outreach to Colorado’s farmworkers
Run by volunteers, the service extension unit provides essential needs where they might otherwise be difficult to obtain. Center, Colorado’s population grows in early summer. With the planting of lettuce, spinach, onions, carrots, potatoes and canola, many crews of farmworkers are