During a challenging year, moms find support in Caring Facebook group
The Facebook group is 120 members strong and counting. “I cry or want to cry almost daily.” “Most days I’m overwhelmed.” “Attempting to balance work and mom life is a daily process.” These are just a few of the replies received
Shovels in hand, Salvation Army youth respond to flooding in Hawaii
In Oahu, members of The Salvation Army’s young adult residential discipleship program Revolution Hawaii helped pick up the pieces for those who have been displaced from their homes and businesses as well as those who consider themselves lucky enough to
6 ways to give yourself grace one year into the pandemic
This year, the month of March marks one year from the time our lives were unexpectedly and incomparably disrupted. Isn’t it uncomfortable when we are forced out of our safety and routines? Do you remember the moment when the reality of
A childhood memory sparks a fresh look at a familiar story from Scripture
Waiting on God brings unexpected rewards. It was a special night, Jan. 11, 1974, the night the Kohoutek comet passed the earth, visible for all to see. For me, at age 9, it meant something else. It was the night that
Salvation Army helps San Francisco’s food vendors while feeding homeless
The pandemic has changed the business landscape in San Francisco. Longtime small businesses have closed down and large department stores have shuttered. But The Salvation Army is doing its part to keep San Francisco’s economy afloat while also countering food
Becoming more like Jesus through surrender
Is there a difference between surrender and defeat? Surrender, as in surrendering to the Lord, is not found in Scripture. It is a military term. There are ideas and examples of surrender, but the word itself originated with the military. There
How to join the International Women’s Day conversation
It’s #InternationalWomensDay—a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women that’s been celebrated for more than 100 years. The day also marks a call to action for moving toward gender parity. Did you know: Globally, women make up just
Worship virtually with The Salvation Army this Easter
This Easter, join with The Salvation Army for music and drama from across the Western Territory, plus a message from Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley.
Salvation Army EDS responders reflect on a year of COVID-19 response
The change happened quickly. John Berglund remembers sitting in a conference room in early March 2020 surrounded by colleagues who were discussing the novel coronavirus that was just starting to make its way to the United States. The Emergency Disaster/Services Director
A search for understanding through Lenten prayer
Julian of Norwich seems an improbable guide in the 21st century. We orbit the earth. She spent her life in one small room. But she knew the message God gave her was not meant only for her. “I would to
‘We will not stop’—volunteering during a pandemic
Denver residents Elias and Candy Salgado began helping a few families in need by using their own finances, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the number of financially vulnerable families skyrocketed. A friend suggested they go to The Salvation Army for
Teen’s coffee business aims to bring a better quality of life to Ethiopia
CEO Eden Tarik Wild sells coffee and more online to help children in Ethiopia. Eden Tarik Wild, 13, is a change-maker. She knows her life story is the answer to a prayer and now, to help others in her birth country