The best ways to encourage friends, based on their love language
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” –C.S. Lewis We walk through a lot of times in our lives where we feel alone and misunderstood, and
A tip for better expressing each of the 5 love languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Americans are not living happily ever after. According to a study by the University of Chicago, about 60 percent of respondents rated themselves “pretty happy” in their marriage—which leaves 40 percent of people less than fully satisfied. Further, the American divorce rate
5 New Year’s Resolutions for parenting in 2020
As parents, we’re doing the best we can each day to provide a great life for our children. Because, ultimately, seeing them happy and helping them thrive is all that matters. But we’re also hard on ourselves. Even the most confident
This family teaches philanthropy through bellringing
The Fie family legacy of service to The Salvation Army spans more than 60 years and is still going strong, with the family coming together every Christmas season in Denver to ring bells at the Army’s red kettles. In the
How to volunteer as a Salvation Army bellringer
When you drop a dollar (or more!) into a Salvation Army kettle, that money helps fund programs in your community—from the food pantry, emergency utility assistance, to after-school programs and so much more. That money helps The Salvation Army serve
A wedding marked by a village of love
My best friend (and maid of honor) sent me an email while I was wedding planning that really upset me. It read: “These are the things that are still needed for the wedding. I love you and want you to
New book features 100 faces of The Salvation Army
As The Salvation Army Western Territory is set to celebrate the centennial of its official formation in 2020, find in this latest Frontier Press title—“We Are The Salvation Army”—a time capsule to highlight the essence of who makes up The
Why I love working in social services
I believe one of the most rewarding and interesting career fields is social work—the opportunity to understand people, and help them, every single day. Helping others is a fundamental part of humanity. Life can be difficult—we all know this—and if
Spokane Salvation Army partners for ‘Shop with a Cop’ spree
The Salvation Army of Spokane, Washington, partnered with Target at Northpointe Plaza and members of local law enforcement to give 50 children from the Army’s foster care and transitional housing programs a shopping spree at the annual “Target—Shop with a
‘Brew Crews’ bring coffee and love
The Salvation Army has a street outreach centered around coffee: the “Brew Crew.” These teams of those in addictions recovery programs through the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) venture out with backpack coffee dispensers, known as “Rocketman Backpacks,” to share Jesus and
Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor Program helps homeless women gain self sufficiency
New focus is on women’s self-sufficiency programming. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor program, located in the heart of the Old Town district in Downtown Portland, Oregon, transitioned its service offerings July 31 to focus on its
El Cajon Corps assists Middle Eastern refugees
About 60 percent of people served are Middle Eastern refugees. By Jared McKiernan - Atheer Butrus knew he wasn’t safe. He was living in Baghdad working for an American company providing grants to small business owners, when he noticed the environment around him