In wake of Kentucky floods, The Salvation Army continues recovery efforts
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the USA Southern Territory are responding to catastrophic floods, landslides and mudslides in Eastern Kentucky, caused by multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms on July 27. At least 37 people have died and
Salvation Army utility assistance programs offer relief amid inflation
Amid a record-breaking inflation rate, American households are having to make hard choices about how to spend their money, including on essentials like utilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the cost of energy services—including electricity and gas—has increased
International student helps EDS during New Mexico’s historic wildfires
One day, Tin Kit Au-Yeung (Autinn), an international student from Hong Kong, was attending classes at United World College (UWC)-USA in Montezuma, New Mexico. The next, she was evacuating with her classmates from the largest wildfire in the state’s history. The
The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Texas
Following the fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, The Salvation Army of San Antonio has been providing much-needed support in the city of Uvalde, Texas. The attack, which occurred on May 24, saw 21 fatalities and at least 17
The humanitarian aid The Salvation Army’s providing in response to war in Ukraine
As we know from international news reports and statements from other official bodies, eastern and southern parts of Ukraine continue to face fierce fighting, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis. As intense fighting and airstrikes continue to cause civilian casualties
A conversation on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response with the West’s John Berglund
For more than 20 years, Western Territorial Emergency/Disaster Services Director John Berglund has been on the frontlines of The Salvation Army’s disaster response—responding to both natural and manmade disasters. He served as the Emergency Services Director at The Salvation Army’s U.S.
How The Salvation Army can use creative arts in trauma ministry
#LoveBeyondTrauma: An opportunity for the church to mitigate the pandemic’s collective trauma The pandemic, and what it’s left behind, challenged everyone in some way, author and speaker J. Scott McElroy said as he spoke to the ongoing trauma during the 2022
Mind care, holiness and mental health in a post-pandemic world
Mind care is how we take care of our mental health, a timely subject considering the effects of the COVID pandemic. As Christians—set apart to be holy—how can we care for our minds, especially when we feel under attack by
5 updates from The Salvation Army in Ukraine after first month of conflict
In the first month of the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis, The Salvation Army Eastern Europe Territory has responded within Ukraine and surrounding countries. “We have felt the prayers of the world for Ukraine, our Army in Eastern
These Ukrainian Salvationists need your prayers
Major Ronda Gilger, who served in Eastern Europe, remembers the Ukrainian people in a call to prayer. Major Ronda Gilger and her husband, Don, served in the Eastern European Territory prior to their current appointment at the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center. Across
How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND
What if you could find meaning by loving others? With The Salvation Army’s invitation to LOVE BEYOND, you can. The Salvation Army has been listening these past two years as the world expressed anxiety, restlessness and burnout. After a year researching how
Salvation Army International Leader calls for prayer over conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The international leader of The Salvation Army, General Brian Peddle, has called for renewed prayer over the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at the weekend, he said: “I am asking all Salvationists and other Christian friends to join in prayer