National Stories

Learn more about the work of The Salvation Army across the United States.

National Stories

August 27, 2019

What does the ‘retail apocalypse’ mean for The Salvation Army?

Parking spots for Red Kettles have gradually come under threat as the retail

National Stories

July 30, 2019

The Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’

The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces to help kids succeed this year

National Stories

June 27, 2019

NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters

New and existing chapters will use the funds to build out their membership

National Stories

June 19, 2019

North Carolina community looks ahead after record flooding

The Salvation Army is helping residents in northwest Charlotte recover from the

National Stories

May 22, 2019

In Baltimore, trafficking survivors rebuild hope one grocery trip at a time

Two Salvation Army programs work together to help women work through trauma

National Stories

May 15, 2019

Recap: 2019 Retired Officers Retreat

‘Encounter’ retreat focuses on worship, Bible study and fellowship

National Stories

April 24, 2019

Salvation Army national leaders share ministry, motivations

We can bridge a need for good across the U

National Stories

April 9, 2019

Social Service pros gather for ‘Charting Change’

Delegates took part in a total of more than 80 workshops

April 1, 2019

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the

National Stories

February 22, 2019

Salvation Army Kroc Center partners with LGBTQ sports league

Since early January, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

National Stories

February 8, 2019

Salvation Army serves Milwaukee PD grieving fallen officer

Chaplains with The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County are providing emotional

National Stories

February 5, 2019

Volunteers provide link to spiritual journey for inmates

More than 3,550 active students in 13 states are currently participating in the

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What does the ‘retail apocalypse’ mean for The Salvation Army?

The Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’

NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters

North Carolina community looks ahead after record flooding

In Baltimore, trafficking survivors rebuild hope one grocery trip at a time

Recap: 2019 Retired Officers Retreat

Salvation Army national leaders share ministry, motivations

Social Service pros gather for ‘Charting Change’

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

Salvation Army Kroc Center partners with LGBTQ sports league

Salvation Army serves Milwaukee PD grieving fallen officer

Volunteers provide link to spiritual journey for inmates

Veteran camp director reflects on 37 summers of service

Creating moments that matter through play

How to find unshakable joy

God is still teaching you because he’s still growing you