NFL 2020 ‘Draft-A-Thon’ to support The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 relief efforts
The NFL is turning its 2020 draft into a three-day fundraiser for The Salvation Army and a handful of other charities helping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Draft-A-Thon” announced Wednesday will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts and pay tribute to healthcare workers
A promise of protection
By Sheryl Tollerud, Lt. Colonel - My first appointment as a Salvation Army officer was in Salem, Oregon. Commissioned as a “Herald of Hope,” I was excited and prepared, as it states in 1 Peter 3:15, “to give an answer to
Salvation Army wants you to help the unknown
A message from the Territorial Commander: Hello, everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. Recently, my wife and I have found ourselves on the streets of Los Angeles providing food to those
Where does the money donated to West’s kettles go?
It’s no secret The Salvation Army has a reputation for financial stewardship. For years it’s been touted that about 82 cents of every dollar given to the Army go directly to those in need. Every Christmas season, Americans donate about
What does the ‘retail apocalypse’ mean for The Salvation Army?
Parking spots for Red Kettles have gradually come under threat as the retail industry sees disruption and soaring rents. By Jared McKiernan - The bright yellow vinyl banner stretched across the front of the building just beneath the logo. Its bold black
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 by providing back-to-school supplies to children in need. “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will be hosted at nearly 3,000 participating Walmart stores nationwide on Saturday, Aug.
Salvation Army commits to doubling impact on homelessness
‘The Way Out’ is a five-year initiative in the Western Territory. By Christin Thieme - When Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, Western Territorial Commander, returned to the Los Angeles area after 11 years living abroad, he said he was taken aback by the
A search for housing leads to a job at Google
The Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village offer a veteran and his family a lifeline. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Six years ago, Kenneth McKinney was homeless on Skid Row. Today, he’s doing what he loves for one of the world’s biggest companies. McKinney
The Salvation Army hosts appreciation luncheon for landlords helping to alleviate veteran homelessness
The Salvation Army Southern Nevada program, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF), is hosting a Landlord Appreciation Reception June 28 at the Owens campus in Las Vegas. Major Randy Kinnamon, Clark County Coordinator for The Salvation Army, said, “This is
NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters
New and existing chapters will use the funds to build out their membership bases. By Jared McKiernan - As The Salvation Army’s Echelon movement draws closer to its goal of 50 chapters by the end of 2020, National Headquarters (NHQ) is working
Tithe.ly app grows as giving option
App-based tithe-giving up by a third from last year By Hillary Jackson - Whether it’s to pay for a coffee or to reimburse a friend for your share of an experience, if you’re like a growing number of Americans, you probably do
Caring Magazine launches The Do Gooders Podcast
By Hillary Jackson - Now in its 25th year, The Salvation Army USA Western Territory’s award-winning Caring magazine has moved to an all-digital format with new resources, including the weekly Do Gooders Podcast, launching today. The podcast, hosted by New Frontier Publications