Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need
Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate need and ensure ongoing programming. The Salvation Army is committed to doing its part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of its customers,
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: March 23
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 23 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the sixth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. On March 20, Hodder announced plans for command heads
Salvation Army takes worship, ministry online
By Christin Thieme– While society has largely gone home to self-isolate and slow the spread of coronavirus, we’ve quickly adapted to a life online. We’re seeing threads of therapists, spiritual directors and mental health care workers offering virtual sessions—many for free. Artists
How to offer a ministry of presence while social distancing
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– I believe one of the most difficult aspects for all those affected by this viral outbreak is the lack of contact with others. This is true for those who serve. While emergencies and disasters are horrific events, I
Relief workers: Doing vs. being
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– An unfortunate transformation can take place when someone shows up for disaster service. He or she can morph into a human doing. Of course, emergency and disaster workers are on the scene to do things. When we
TEC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 5
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 20 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the fifth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. Following roll-call, Hodder opened the meeting with a
The Salvation Army ‘steps up’ worldwide response to COVID-19
Flexibility and adaptation are characterizing the way in which The Salvation Army responds to communities impacted by the effects of COVID-19 around the world. The movement is meeting newfound needs while endeavoring to maintain its services to vulnerable people, often
TEC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 4
Chief Secretary Colonel Doug Riley held a teleconference meeting March 19 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the fourth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. To open the meeting, he led the group in the
Salvation Army responds to natural disasters in Utah, Colorado during COVID-19 outbreak
Emergency Disaster Services teams were still ready to serve as multiple crises stormed the division. By Vivian Lopez– In the span of two days—and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic—The Salvation Army Intermountain Division’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team responded to
Select Salvation Army child care facilities stay open to serve ‘essential personnel’
By Jared McKiernan– Working families trying to weather rampant school closures are wearing thin on viable options as many child care facilities also shutter indefinitely. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies to play their part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, but
How to counter stress while serving
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– Let’s start your day with some stress! You might be thinking, “You’re too late; I’ve already gotten started on that.” Consider six building blocks of stress that revolve around the role we play as ministers and professionals. These
TC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 3
Chief Secretary Colonel Doug Riley held a teleconference meeting March 18 with members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC), the third of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. During the meeting, Riley announced a new, daily livestream of