Back in business
Jerry Ernst was sitting pretty, making a cool $140,000 a year in retail management. All the while, he was battling an addiction to methamphetamines. Eventually, his addiction caught up with him and landed him in prison. Ernst is now 46 and
Committee builds trust between law enforcement and immigrants
Resources aim to raise crime reporting and reduce victimization Within the United States’ immigrant population, many believe reporting a crime is not an option. Law enforcement and local charities in Eagle County, Colo., formed the Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee
A slam dunk collaboration
By Kimberly Selman - Representatives of the Los Angeles Clippers—including players J.J. Redick, Jamal Crawford and Byron Mullens—visited The Salvation Army Westwood Transitional Living Village Feb. 8 to reveal a completely refurbished and stocked computer lab. The Clippers donated 11 computers, 20 mini
Transforming water
A book you won’t put down [huge_it_slider id="13"] From a straw filter to household water filtration units, borehole wells, pump repair, water systems and water source fencing, to proper sanitation training and development and integrated hygiene curriculum programs, WATERisLIFE has worked since
Modern miracles
In Zimbabwe, Howard Hospital offers health and care. [huge_it_slider id="8"] The Salvation Army has served the people of the Chiweshe community since 1923 when Howard Institute, a school, was founded some 50 miles north of the Zimbabwean capital, Harare. The hospital
A lot of people are behind our mission
We’ll introduce you to a few. It’s the season of holiday love, a time when people across the country recognize gratitude and a sense of togetherness. We join in the holiday spirit—decorating, baking and celebrating. These winter months are also when The
Amazon.com donates bikes to The Salvation Army
Company surprises Northwest Division in time for the Army's annual toy distribution. By Lora Marini Baker Sometimes, The Salvation Army is overwhelmed by a donation. That’s what recently happened in the Northwest Division, when Amazon.com provided one of this year’s most surprising
Millennium Development Goals
Once the United Nations (UN) formalized a global pact to end poverty 13 years ago, partnering with an organization founded upon this very basis was practically inevitable. The UN launched the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 and all 189 United
This army is international
As a quasi-military organization, The Salvation Army administers its international work via a zonal system at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London. As well as the handling of day-to-day business and the allocation of resources, International Headquarters is concerned with strategic, long-range
Trafficked in America
“When I tried to get my things, I was stabbed almost to death,” Isabel said. “I was in the hospital for two months and I couldn’t walk for a year and half. They hit major arteries and nerves.” Isabel was born
Beyond the familiar
Moving past culture shock in ministering overseas [huge_it_slider id="6"] After more than three years in Kenya, I was convinced that our new appointment in London would be a piece of cake. Consistent electricity, water flowing freely from the tap, and my favorite
A new model for international funding
Partnering corporate social responsibility with The Salvation Army Funding for The Salvation Army’s operation in 125 countries comes predominantly from a small number of industrialized nations—80 percent of it is generated by the Army in the United States. International Monetary Fund 2012