Canadian corps holds benefit concert for Flint
Over $3,000 raised in one night to support The Salvation Army’s ongoing work in Flint. When the Flint Water Crisis made headlines across the U.S., Salvationists across the Canadian border took notice. Within just two weeks of the announcement of a state
Chaplain shares thoughts on prison ministry
As a prison minister in Minnesota, Chaplain Charles Berry witnesses the disparity every day: African-Americans make up 31 percent of the state’s incarcerated population while representing just 5 percent of the state’s total population. “We have huge issues where this is
New USA Central Territorial Headquarters dedicated
Facility will improve territorial headquarters’ functionality and service. Salvation Army USA National Commander Commissioner David Jeffrey spoke at the official opening and dedication of a new headquarters for the USA Central Territory. The modern facility, in Hoffman Estates, Ill., coordinates Salvation
Salvation Army expands efforts in Flint water crisis
Last year, The Salvation Army of Genesee County provided nearly $1.4 million in water-related emergency assistance, 68 percent of which went to Flint residents. Pat Adanti-Joy - To help address the growing needs of residents impacted by the Flint, Mich., water crisis,
Prison Toy Lift serves children of incarcerated
Program allows inmates to give their child a handwritten note and gift to open Christmas morning. For families of incarcerated individuals across the U.S., the holidays can be a particularly challenging time. The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Toy Lift in Omaha, Neb.,
The Salvation Army houses half of Hennepin County, Minn. homeless
Harbor Light is the state’s largest homeless outreach facility. Ever wonder how The Salvation Army uses red kettle donations in the Twin Cities? Here’s an interesting answer: to house half of the homeless population in Hennepin County. Of the 800 to 1,000 single
Thirty under 30
New pilot program to pair young pros with Salvation Army Ford Motor Co. plans next year to launch a pilot leadership training program for 30 young Ford employees to learn civic engagement skills while sharing their own insights with Detroit nonprofits,
Charlotte Ministries assists families of preemies
Indiana Corps program works to offset high costs of care for premature babies and offer support to their families. By Jared McKiernan - One in eight babies are born prematurely in the U.S. For parents, this can be a scary and emotional time.
Oil industry downturn sparks increased need in Midwest
The oil boomtown of Williston, N.D., struggles as low prices cool the demand for oil production. The Salvation Army in Williston, N.D., increased its food, clothing, and transportation services from roughly 700 people in 2008 to 8,000 people in 2014—a nearly
New Freedom Center opens on Chicago’s West Side
Amid cheering from hundreds of community residents, city representatives, donors and supporters, The Salvation Army held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Salvation Army Freedom Center in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., 27th Ward joined Captains Merrill
Central Territory’s multicultural conference set for October
The Central Territory’s multicultural ministries department will be hosting “The ONE Conference: Voices” on October 16-18, 2015, at Wonderland Camp and Conference Center. “This is a leadership conference designed to equip officers, lay ministry leaders and employees to meet the challenges
Ministry of presence
New program in Milwaukee trains chaplains to provide support alongside law enforcement following tragedy. By Ariele Vaccaro - After months of planning and weeks of recruiting and intensive training, The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan presented its first complete team