Indoor soccer league spreads joy, healthy competition
Local recreational sports are becoming more accessible to adults of all ages. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - When lifelong soccer player Eric Riddle couldn’t find a fun, peaceful atmosphere to compete in as an adult, he took matters into his own hands—or,
Bell Shelter employee teaches clients the psychology behind addiction
Edwyn Hector has worked for The Salvation Army for six years. By Abagail Courtney - In the U.S. Marine Corps, semper fidelis, or “always faithful,” signifies the dedication and loyalty that individual Marines have for each other and their country, even after
Learning from kettles past, staging for breakthrough
Western Territory collects best ideas and essential resources of successful kettle programs to share in a new way and support a standout season in 2019. Every year, corps dust off their iconic red kettles in hopes of raising enough money to
New EDS funding taps social services
A $1.1 million grant reflects a growing strategy to leverage existing resources. By Jared McKiernan - There’s no image more synonymous with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) work than a mobile canteen. The sturdy food trucks rove in and around
Do not be afraid
An Easter message from the General By Brian Peddle, General - What causes you to be afraid? Is it the dark? Spiders? Illness, heights, confined spaces, money problems or the future? A myriad of things are understandable causes of fear, and often
Why it’s so important to take time to unplug
My 2-year-old daughter recently reminded me of something important. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one evening after work when she grabbed my hand—signaling for me to follow her. She walked me over to the princess castle and dolls
4 valuable traits we can learn from military children
Most military kids face more challenges in their childhood than many adults do in a lifetime—and they go through many of them at a young age. From coping with a family member’s deployment or being away for extended periods of
The Salvation Army Yuma is providing humanitarian aid to migrant families
Asking for community volunteers and donations. At the request of the City of Yuma, since March 28, The Salvation Army has been providing food and shelter to migrant families in need who have permission to travel in the United States and
Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas
The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the population since 2014. Hidalgo County, Texas, is dealing with a massive influx of migrant families who were released from immigration detention after Customs and Border Protection announced they were over
Care packages keep college students connected
Golden State Youth Department finds a little encouragement goes a long way. “Who doesn’t love receiving mail?” This was Claire Covert’s reaction to the “encouragement packages” the Golden State Divisional Youth Department mails out four times a year—twice a semester—to college students
A model for success beyond camp
‘Leadership Pipeline’ By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - “What do I need to do next, Lord?” That’s the question that led Ed Covert to build a new leadership path not only for himself, but for generations to come. After the first 15 years of his
OC social worker awarded for excellence
Jean Watkins receives 2019 Salvation Army Award for Excellence in Social Work. By Hillary Jackson - When Jean Watkins started at The Salvation Army in Orange County, California, the Army only had family services and a shelter. When she retired from her post