Spokane Salvation Army and Cenex Zip Trip partner for ‘Backpacks for Kids’
The Salvation Army of Spokane, Washington, partnered with Cenex Zip Trip to distribute 5,100 new backpacks full of school supplies to local students, grades K-12, at the 10th Annual “Backpacks for Kids” event on the Army’s campus and at local
5 things children’s books taught us
Our very first classroom was the nursery. Our first teachers were the voices who read the lines from someone’s imagination, the ones wild with hue. Children’s books have a peculiarly ingenious way of simplifying and beautifying the art of learning
Bible verses to inspire ethical living
Scripture is filled with principles, ethics and morals to guide us in the way of righteousness. So, whatever your occupation, whatever your life stage, whatever your ability, do so unto the Lord so that he is glorified through whatever you
How to revamp your routine
It doesn’t matter if you’re a self-proclaimed planner or a spur-of-the-moment kind of person, here are a few tips and tricks to try if you’re looking to change your routine or jumpstart one altogether. Start your day Sounds simple enough, doesn’t
Security Services Federal Credit Union boosts Salt Lake City backpack drive
The Salvation Army in Salt Lake City received an almost $6,000 donation from Security Services Federal Credit Union for the “Pack the Pods” backpack drive. The Aug. 10 event, held with radio station 97.1 ZHT, raised a total of $8,000
15 quotes on hard work, diligence and doing your best
What we can achieve is up to us. The world’s movers and shakers encourage us to pursue excellence no matter what we do— to keep learning, keep working, keep moving forward with due diligence and a sound mind for the
5 ways to get your kids excited for school
It seems like the kids just started their summer break, and already the start of the school year is around the corner. After the fun adventures they had, some children may find it difficult to get excited for school. The key
3 ways to give back to education
Learning is our greatest chance at being the best version of ourselves. To be more courageous, more peaceful, more daring, more wise, more kind. We learn those things by experiencing the different stages of life with those who are both
Denver’s ‘Pack-a-Backpack’ campaign serves 1,500 kids
Over 1,500 students in Denver, Greeley, Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, started school this week with backpacks full of essential school supplies—thanks to The Salvation Army’s “Pack-a-Backpack” campaign. Joining The Salvation Army to help meet back-to-school needs were Denver7 (ABC7
Salt Lake City Corps hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’
The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps hosted its annual "Back-To-School Bash” on August 19. The event—a community block party for families on the west side of Salt Lake City—provided 300 elementary school children with a backpack full of donated school
Operation Backpack gets kids ready for school
Three hundred children received backpacks full of school supplies August 5 at the The Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Service Center In Harbor City, California. Volunteers helped the kids, whose parents had signed up prior to the event, select their
Shop with a Cop brightens back to school
Minnesota youth connect with local law enforcement. Nationwide, Shop with a Cop partnerships between nonprofits and local law enforcement have offered youth opportunities to spend a day getting to know their hometown police officers, mainly near the holidays. The Salvation Army