The Road from Chaldea: Serving a Refugee Community
The Chaldean people are an ethnic minority group largely from Iraq and Syria. Many of them were forced to flee the war and violence in their home countries, and have found refuge in the community of El Cajon, outside of
60: Practical skills to pursue and live in your purpose with Dr. Deb Gorton
Are you living with purpose—your unique purpose? Are you embracing what’s uncomfortable in order to fulfill your purpose? As Dr. Deborah Gorton says, every decision involves a loss and a gain. But are you pausing to consider what that loss might be
In The Salvation Army, social work is evangelical work
‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’ (Matt. 25:40). In the eyes of the general public around most of the world, The Salvation Army’s social outreach is readily recognized
Learn More About God
Curious about God? Interested in getting involved with The Salvation Army? See more about us in Salvation Army 101. Read the transcript of the video here: Lieutenant Hector Acosta: Was there something that you saw or heard today that makes you want
A lemonade stand like no other
At 4, Alex made it her mission to end childhood cancer. In 1996, Jay and Liz Scott joined the fight against pediatric cancer when their daughter Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, before her first birthday. Alex inspired people all over the
Clothed with Dignity
Tucked into trendy, walkable midtown Atlanta, Free Fab’rik is a non-profit thrift store offering free shopping sprees to women and girls in need. “Obviously we love fashion and clothing and style and just looking great on the outside but its really
A run toward recovery
Sarah Lewis lived an active lifestyle. An avid runner and soccer player, she couldn’t recall a time when athletics weren’t a part of her life. However, after she finished high school she began using drugs, which grew into an addiction.
Youth Asset Development initiative
A national effort with Search Institute In November 2010, The Salvation Army launched a national Youth Asset Development (YAD) initiative in partnership with Search Institute, authors of the 40 developmental assets, which are cited as necessary building blocks for healthy development