General leads Salvation Army 80th anniversary in Mexico
By Ruth Ruiz, Major - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, recently led the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry in Mexico. The General presented the Army's highest honor, the Order of
Fishing for the future
A corps officer handcrafts a fishing boat to fund Army efforts in Venezuela By Vivian Lopez - Lt. Edicson Sanchez is on a mission to make The Salvation Army in Venezuela self-sufficient. He made a fishing boat at the San Luis Corps
Costa Rica ministry offers twist on prison outreach
The Sagrada Familia Corps reaches approximately 150 people loved ones visiting prisoners each month. By Vivian Lopez - The “Sagrada Familia” (Sacred Family) Corps in San Jose, Costa Rica is taking its prison ministry a step further by reaching out to family members
Haiti dedicates new clinic facility
Cutting the ribbon to officially open the new facility are Divisional Commander Major Jean Clenat, a public health representative, clinic administrator Dr. Danielle Prosper, and donor territory representatives Synnove Orsnes and Major Anne Kristine Herje (Norway), and Lt. Col. Lee
Canada Salvation Army celebrates achievements
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory announced two achievements, the first regarding recent kettle earnings and the second reporting a national accreditation that recognizes operational excellence. During the 2015 season, the Canadian Salvation Army raised over $22 million in its
General brings encouragement to Caribbean
International leaders visit Cuba and the Dominican Republic. By Loraine Medina, Major - The visit of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, to the Latin America North Territory began in Cuba, where the theme of the
Army prepares for Rio 2016
Evangelical outreach planned for Summer Olympics By David Bowles, Lt. Colonel - Salvation Army leaders from Brazil and the International Sports Ministry recently met to plan the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games Sports Ministry Campaign. From Aug. 5-21, 2016, the Games of
Trade Start builds career future for youth
Co-op education alternative mixes at-risk kids with power tools, and sees success. By Kristin Ostensen - They’re the kids you’ve probably written off. Most are high school dropouts. Some have had problems with drugs and alcohol. None are employed. But at Trade
Coxes join Brazilian ‘Salvationist Day’
International leaders participate in annual celebration while visiting people and programs By Ebenéser Nogueira, Major - International leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, recently spent five days traveling to three of Brazil’s 10 largest cities,
Army responds to floods in Peru and Chile
The Salvation Army in South America is providing assistance to people affected by devastating floods and mudslides. At least 24 people have lost their lives in Peru and Chile, and many more have become homeless. The city of Chosica, in Peru,
Enrichment through activity
Toronto program offers opportunity and purpose for people with developmental disabilities By Linda Leigh - Disability doesn’t mean inability. At The Salvation Army’s Broadview Village Enrichment Program (BVEP) in Toronto, Canada, participants are achieving personal goals despite the day-to-day challenges of living
Canadian ‘newcomers’ find welcome
The Salvation Army assists immigrants and refugees throughout the nation. By Vivian Gatica - Statistics Canada reported that more than a million people immigrated to Canada between 2006-2011, making the total foreign-born population nearly 6.8 million and accounting for over 20 percent of