Share and share alike
New research into the sharing economy illustrates how companies can better serve the underserved. It’s easy to see ridesharing companies Lyft or Uber as a savvy business traveler alternative to renting a car or simply as a convenient ride to the
A fighting chance
Salvation Army boxing club hits at-risk youth. For 10 years, the Double Punches Boxing Club has been operating an afterschool program for at-risk youth at The Salvation Army’s Santa Rosa, California, Corps. Director Richard Lopez had the idea for the program
Confused at Christmas
Confused at Christmas? Me too. We’ve hallmarked the hell out of Christmas. We really have. We’ve smoothed over all the rough spots and photoshopped and fairy-dusted the characters to death. And in so doing, we’ve most likely missed the shocking
Home Depot partners for vets
Team Depot volunteers transform Salvation Army veteran housing facilities. The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with The Salvation Army in the Western Territory to transform veteran housing facilities with over $400,000 in financial contributions and in-kind materials. “Corporate partners bring
Glory at Christmas
For children in many countries around the world, Christmas is a time of great anticipation and excitement. Christmas is rightly emphasized with the joy of children, for the wonderful story of Christmas is about the coming of the Christ-child of whom
Kid-friendly ways to celebrate Christmas
Host a Christmas camp-out. Bring out your sleeping bags and set up in the living room for a family camp-out under the Christmas tree. Don’t forget the hot chocolate and carols. Have a surprise lights night. Follow the usual bedtime
Trees turn to heat
“It’s firewood, but to them it’s gold.” - Lt. Kevin Pope, former Coos Bay Corps Officer The City of Coos Bay and The Salvation Army make use of downed trees together. In the rural town of Coos Bay, Ore., many residents
Authentic influence
Are you authentically expressing your requests? Are you authentically fulfilling your promises? It is only through our interdependence with others that we create value. What is authentic influence? It is the true voice of the leader, and when we speak it from
Winter good stuff collection
"We realize we cannot help everybody but it is our responsibility to help somebody." - Laura Cuevas, SquareHue President and CoFounder The Natural Citizen Set apart by simplicity and quality, The Natural Citizen cut out any frills, flavors or miracles to
A gift that lasts
Join in the experience of impacting lives. At my desk in the World Missions Department at Territorial Headquarters, my inbox is constantly filled with photo updates of children from our sponsorship program, letters about their learnings, and news highlighting sustainability
5 classic Christmas movies to watch again
“Elf” An accidental elf, raised in the North Pole, who brings holiday cheer to New York will have you singing carols and eating sweets in no time. “Miracle on 34th Street” A young lawyer defends a man claiming to be Santa
12 gifts with purpose | Caring Christmas gift guide
In each issue of Caring, we discuss products and companies that do good. Consider these 12 brands that give back while you're shopping for Christmas gifts this year. OneGrid Candle With a mission of “One World. One Light. One Grid.,” each OneGrid candle purchased