Melding native Hawaiian values and addiction recovery
Hula, gardening, harvesting, studying the Hawaiian language and learning the history of their ancestors—it’s all part of the addiction recovery process for women at The Salvation Army in Honolulu, Hawaii. By fusing addiction recovery with Native Hawaiian cultural values and traditions,
99: You can volunteer and be the reason somebody believes in goodness with Dustin Wallace
It’s the season of giving. Giving love, giving thanks. Giving to a red kettle near you. And while those bells ring, it’s also a season when many give of their time. They volunteer. Each year more than 3 million people of all ages volunteer
98: How The Salvation Army is fighting pandemic poverty with Kristen Baluyot
You’ve probably heard the term “pandemic poverty.” Maybe you were lucky and were able to work from home when the pandemic took hold of our communities. Or, you may know the reality of that poverty more intimately with the loss of a
97: On living with a grateful heart
By now, you’ve no doubt heard of the power of gratitude. Scripture tells us it’s God’s will for us to be thankful in all circumstances. And science has proven the benefits of a regular practice of gratitude for the mind and body. So
96: Seeking asylum and finding a church family with the Seruyanges
We’re in the business of telling you stories of transformation and hope—and sometimes, we get the chance to show you. If you head to caringmagazine.org/video, we have an entire library of firsthand accounts of hope found with the help of The
God of Restoration
When Dan Garrett stood in a prison yard and first devoted his life to God, he began his journey toward restoration. He describes going through recovery as “one of the hardest things you can do in life,” as his devotion
95: How to celebrate Advent with your family this year with Lt. Erin Wikle
Imagine a December spent savoring the true joy and awe of Christmas. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, get this: You can. With your family this season, you can dive deeper into understanding the true wonder, mystery and excitement of God sending his only Son
17: Grieving the ‘what ifs’ through miscarriage with Chelcee Humphrey
Some conversations are so hard to have but are crucial in spreading hope and awareness. This is one of those conversations and if you have ever gone through a loss, we hope you will feel a little less alone after
94: Pathway of Hope: My testimony is hope with Lt. Katherine Reid
This season, we’re exploring The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope—a national initiative to provide individualized services to families with children, addressing their immediate material needs and providing long-term engagement to stop the cycle of poverty. Last week, we learned about the
16: How to raise your voice even when it’s tough
Recorded live at The Salvation Army California South Women's Rally, "Raise A Hallelujah," hosts Cassandra and Meagan look back on the past year and reflect on their inspiration for starting The Commons Podcast. Meagan recalls the moment the Lord nudged her
93: Pathway of Hope: The key components of psychological self-sufficiency with Dr. Philip Hong
This season, we’re studying up on The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope—a national initiative to provide individualized services to families with children, addressing their immediate material needs and providing long-term engagement to stop the cycle of poverty. Last week, we discovered
Fostering Freedom
When foster kids turn 18, it’s an unfortunate reality that some are kicked out of their foster homes, making them homeless on the night of their 18th birthday. Furthermore, many have no credit and no rental history, so even those