Congress inspires USA Central Territory to pursue mission
General leads retirement of Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler By Elizabeth Kinzie - Nearly 3,500 Salvationists and friends were encouraged in their faith and inspired to pursue mission at the USA Central Territory's “Forward Together” Congress. Led by General André Cox
Focus pivots to long-term needs for Wisconsin tornado survivors
By Krachel Greenwood - The Salvation Army continues to serve first responders and survivors of a deadly tornado in Chetek, Wisconsin. Yesterday, Salvation Army volunteers handed out 225 meals, 550 drinks, plus snacks. They also offered emotional and spiritual care for those
Salvation Army responds to Wisconsin tornado
For now, gas and electricity have been shut off in the remaining homes as first responders begin cleaning up the area. By Krachel Greenwood - The Salvation Army is currently on the ground in Chetek, Wisconsin, where one person was killed and
Salvation Army assists Missouri flood victims
The city of Valley Park issued a mandatory evacuation on May 1. By Jack Wang - Large portions of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois remain under flood warnings. The Weather Channel has reported nine deaths due to flooding across the South and
The Salvation Army targets adolescent substance abuse
Chicago facility offers recovery option for girls and boys ages 13–17. By Alma Bahman - The adolescent brain often draws comparisons to a car with a fully functioning gas pedal but weak brakes. The gas pedal (reward system) is fully developed, but
Post-prison outreach program quadruples in size
Initiative links former inmates to jobs, housing, mentors, bus cards, clothing vouchers, and other essentials. Studies have ranked Minnesota’s rate of criminal recidivism—a person’s relapse into criminal behavior—as one of the nation’s highest. The Twin Cities (Minnesota) Salvation Army is working to
Salvation Army supports law enforcement after deputy shot
Volunteers in Columbus, Mississippi, provided snacks, hydration and emotional and spiritual care to officers involved in a chase. By Jon Kalahar - The Salvation Army offered support to law enforcement from several agencies across Mississippi after a high speed chase resulted in gunfire
Baileys named Central Territory leaders
Pair to succeed Commissioner Paul and Carol Seiler General André Cox appointed Colonels Bradford and Heidi Bailey as territorial leaders with the rank of commissioner in the USA Central Territory, effective July 2 and July 1, respectively. The Baileys, officers of
Examining harm reduction through a social services lens
‘Damp shelter’ policies allow The Salvation Army to serve the same individuals they once would’ve had to turn away. By Jared McKiernan - It’s a simple tube through which to exhale and a sample chamber to estimate an individual’s blood alcohol concentration
Eviction diversion restored to original intent
Participants must make a 90-day commitment to the program, which includes an initial budgeting course. Since its inception three years ago, The Salvation Army’s Eviction Diversion program has served 96 families in La Crosse, Wisconsin. But now, staffers are looking to
Volunteer chooses giving over mourning
By Craig Dirkes - Anthony Raj Sr. could have spent the day all by himself, mourning the loss of his son. Instead, he chose to celebrate him by volunteering with The Salvation Army. His son, Anthony Raj Jr., died of an overdose
Facebook group ‘sparks’ pay-it-forward movement
Traverse City residents bring ‘sharing economy’ to social media to help hurting neighbors in northern Michigan. By Jared McKiernan - The post went up early one November morning. “I'm trying to help a mom. She has two daughters and is expecting a son in