IHQ launches new outreach initiative
Series of mini-films encourages Salvationists to share the gospel message. A new series of mini-films is being developed by The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) Communications team to encourage Salvationists…
The importance of taking initiative
The key to making change happen in all aspects of life is by taking the initiative to do so. This allows us to take charge in what we want to…
Initiative brings ‘Tech in the Tenderloin’
Non-profit aims to open tech opportunities for San Francisco kids By Vivian Lopez – San Francisco is a hub of technological innovation, housing some of the wealthiest tech companies in the…
Salvation Army opens Roswell Harvest House
The Salvation Army held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 13 to officially open the new Harvest House Transitional Sober Living Home, adjacent to the Roswell Corps Community Center in Roswell,…
Teens grow harvest and develop in the process
The Salvation Army in Centralia is cultivating youth on its farm. Imagine a teen who has been assigned to work through his summer. He arrives unhappy and skeptical about farming…
New anti-trafficking initiative launched in Nebraska
A $1.5 million grant from the Dept. of Justice will fund a centralized, 24/7 intake service. The Salvation Army in Nebraska launched its new referral service last month to assist…
Join IHQ social media initiatives this Founders’ Day
The Salvation Army celebrates Founders’ Day July 2 remembering the incredible step of faith taken by William and Catherine Booth to set in motion what is now an international church…
217 Initiative begins in Long Beach this fall
Program emphasizes street evangelism Inspired by Revolution Hawaii, the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division youth mission program, the Long Beach Citadel Corps is set to kick off its “217 Initiative”…
Adventure Corps initiative on target
The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter Corps taught archery to 12 elementary and middle schoolers as part of its Adventure Corps program. Rodney Jorgenson, who has used a bow since he…
‘Boundless’ Prayer and Bible-reading initiatives announced
Looking toward The Salvation Army’s 150th anniversary in July 2015, the International Congress office announced two initiatives to join the world’s 1.5 million Salvationists in prayer and study. “Boundless ……
Initiative to connect corps with campers
By Karen Gleason – The Western Territorial Youth Department initiated a territorial camper follow up program in 2013 to ensure that once a child leaves one of the territory’s 11 camps,…
Salvation Army expands wellness initiatives by 65 percent
Health programs aim to fight obesity. The Salvation Army expanded its health and fitness programs by 65 percent in the past five years, according to a recently released report, “Wellness…