Finding the end
To eradicate the issue, The Poverty Initiative focuses on the who and why. Roughly 48.8 million people—or 15.8 percent of the U.S. population—lived below the poverty level in 2013, according to the United States Census Bureau. To eliminate poverty, Liz Theoharis knew
Stop the gambling train
Many envision stopping an addiction as if it only takes a few quick steps, but it is more like stopping a train. Similar to an addiction, a train does not stop as soon as the brakes are applied. The stopping time
As American family changes, mission to help remains
In her 16 years of service at The Salvation Army, Ana Aguirre has seen the American family change before her eyes. As program director for the Zahn Memorial Center, an emergency shelter for families in downtown Los Angeles, Aguirre is
Addict to attorney
With nowhere to go but The Salvation Army, Tracy Hughes makes the most of his recovery. My mother and father were divorced when I was very young. I was raised by my mother. Life was normal until the age of 12,
Jail alternatives
Salvation Army becomes home for low-level inmates in Modesto More than 60 percent of inmates released from California prisons wind up back in custody within three years, according to the State Corrections Department. In an effort to reduce the number of inmates
I Beg to Differ: Navigating Difficult Conversations With Truth And Love
At a point in time when civility both within and outside of the community of faith appears at an arguably all-time low, the need for resources to assist humanity in reestablishing a sense of unity within our divided world is
The Salvation Army’s Bed and Breakfast
In Angoon, Alaska, there’s only one place to stay Most afternoons, Angoon, Alaska, Corps Officers Majors John and Cathy Quinn can be found in their home office, inside the bed-and-breakfast (B&B) that supports the Army’s ministry there. “It’s an odd, but fortunate,
Transforming water
A book you won’t put down [huge_it_slider id="13"] From a straw filter to household water filtration units, borehole wells, pump repair, water systems and water source fencing, to proper sanitation training and development and integrated hygiene curriculum programs, WATERisLIFE has worked since
Modern miracles
In Zimbabwe, Howard Hospital offers health and care. [huge_it_slider id="8"] The Salvation Army has served the people of the Chiweshe community since 1923 when Howard Institute, a school, was founded some 50 miles north of the Zimbabwean capital, Harare. The hospital
Living in community
As a historian, I appreciate reading books about the past. Yet as a person of faith, I seek out books that strengthen my faith in this present age. I am always amazed by the tales of The Salvation Army’s early
Finding comfort in suffering
Suffering, pain, trauma, devastation and hardship can disillusion one’s relationship and trust with a loving God. It can usher in doubt of whether he is truly benevolent and has the best plans and intentions for human lives. In the midst
Empowering community
Program has reached more than 5,800 women in India Northern Territory There are around 488 self help groups in the India Northern Territory reaching more than 5,800 women. “So if you are married why do you not wear nose rings and have