Did you know: The Salvation Army is more than red kettles and thrift stores?
Yet, if there’s one thing we hear time and time again it’s this: “I though...
As a youth football coach, I often hear from parents that they sign their kids up for sports to keep them fit or keep them out of trouble. Recent studies have s...
You’ve probably heard of The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinners, food pantries or the provision of meals during a natural disaster. But you might not kn...
Did you know: The Salvation Army is a big supporter of fun with 44 summer or day camps in the United States devoted to children? Last year, more than 260,00...
Building well being in a person is like building a strong house—it requires certain materials, resources and opportunities.
When these materials are not...
Stepping in to fill the need, whatever the need might be.
At nine months pregnant and with her due date around the corner, Jessica Moulton and her baby’s fa...
I went back to work when my daughter was just six weeks old. And although I loved my job, when I dropped her off at her babysitter’s house for the first time, m...
Carla Brandt believes the fellowship and skills learned in The Salvation Army’s troop program have the power to change the lives of young girls in communities t...
Last year, more than 260,000 kids attended a summer or day camp with The Salvation Army, primarily at one of its 44 camps across the U.S. This is just one accou...
While it may seem that school just ended for the summer, the reality of the back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it a mixture of excitement and stres...
Summer is in full swing—school is out and the kids are enjoying their break from the classroom with activity-filled days soaking in the sun. They’re having fun ...
Last year, more than 260,000 kids attended a summer or day camp with The Salvation Army, primarily at one of its 44 camps across the U.S. This is just one accou...
For whatever reason, someone allowed me to attend summer camp as a 6 year old. It was the first time I was away from home without my parents. It was the first t...
Robert Wallace’s childhood was much like a pinball, bouncing around a machine he couldn’t seem to escape.
After his biological father was sent to prison and ...
The facilities provide ample opportunity for fun, movement and arts education.
With school winding down for the summer, parents find themselves scrambling to...
Just like that, my daughter, Emma, reached the prime of her toddlerhood and turned two years old — she’s determined to try everything and see what she is capabl...
There’s something about a simple act of kindness that has the power to make someone’s day or even impact lives for the better. It’s important to show our kids t...
Across the West, The Salvation Army shapes young lives through mentorship programs.
Mentors can change a child’s life for the better, guiding through major d...
Our very first classroom was the nursery. Our first teachers were the voices who read the lines from someone’s imagination, the ones wild with hue. Children’s b...
It seems like the kids just started their summer break, and already the start of the school year is around the corner. After the fun adventures they had, some c...
Moving is a change in life that is bound to happen at one point or another. Some people approach it with enthusiasm and excitement, while for others it can be a...
When I first watched the children’s movie “Coco” with my daughter, I got emotional, not just because of the beautiful story it tells about family, but also beca...
It’s easy to get caught up in a daily routine with your kids, and forget to make time for yourself. You get focused on the goals you have for your kids, but, as...
The benefits of volunteering are endless at any age. But for children, giving back to the community can set the framework for a lifetime development of quality ...
