Without a flag of their own
Are you watching the Olympics this summer? As athletes from around the world prepare to kick off the games with the opening ceremony Aug. 5, this year has an interesting twist. One team doesn’t have a flag. Rami Anis is a Syrian
‘Client Choice’ comes to Las Vegas
On July 15, The Salvation Army serving Southern Nevada celebrated the opening of a new “client choice” food pantry in Las Vegas, one of a number of new Army pantries that allow families to choose the foods they receive, rather
Unique need, customized response
Downed trees provide opportunity for partnership, ministry and needs fulfillment. In the rural town of Coos Bay, Ore., many low-income residents rely solely on wood-burning stoves to heat their homes. So when Lt. Kevin Pope, corps officer of The Salvation Army
Never beyond grace
John Potter once rode with a biker gang, but now serves the community breakfast. “My story starts with a gallon of milk.” It might sound dramatic, but a gallon of milk from The Salvation Army food bank led John Potter
Building trust, lowering crime
The Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee was recently included in the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. By Caramie Petrowsky - Six years after its inception, the Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee in Eagle County, Colo., has
Learning life skills at Denver’s Lambuth Family Center
By Tahreem Pasha-Glenn - In Denver, Colo., 64 percent of the homeless population are people in families with children. Darren is one of them. This past Easter, Darren celebrated one year of sobriety at the Intermountain Division’s Lambuth Family Center, a
Shawnee Corps forms new anti-poverty strategies
What can someone living in poverty teach a community about poverty? A great deal, one city finds. In the summer of 2012, Captain Philip Canning was plagued by a simple yet profound question: “Is The Salvation Army ‘doing the most good’
Can we build a better Los Angeles by 2050?
The role of community feedback in cultivating a more sustainable future What does your vision of a better Los Angeles look like? An ambitious, innovative effort called LA2050 eagerly wants to know. In September, LA2050 launched its third My LA2050 Grants Challenge,
Changes afoot at Colorado winter shelter
Salvation Army responds to community concerns, while ensuring safety for clients. By Caramie Schnell - The Salvation Army Winter Warming Shelter in Colorado Springs reopened for its second winter season with a handful of changes implemented in light of complaints logged by
‘Homeless, Hungry and Hopeful’ in Homer
The Salvation Army supports efforts to help teens experiencing homelessness. On a cold night in Homer, Alaska, Lt. Christin Fankhauser spent the night in a local park, camped out in a cardboard box, in solidarity with other individuals seeking to raise
Study: grateful people happier, healthier
Fewer stress-related illnesses, lower blood pressure levels and stronger relationships among benefits of showing more gratitude By Laura Poff - While many New Year’s resolutions fixate on change or improvement, new research shows that focusing more on gratitude can make us happier
Integrating refugees
The Salvation Army across Europe works to find a home for those on the move. By Ced Hills, Major - Europe witnessed the largest migration movement since World War II in 2015 as more than 900,000 people made the treacherous journey across the