New life
Across the landscape of The Salvation Army’s service in communities across America, new life is a common theme as hope is restored. In some cases, the new life is more literal as seeds bring forth produce and more. These are a
Restoring healthy living
Michael Brito doesn’t want his community to suffer the effects of diabetes. As the director of operations at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, he cares about his neighbors’ health. So when an article reported Solano County
Major Peggy Carr
May 22, 1930 - February 6, 2016 Major Peggy Car was promoted to Glory Feb. 6 from her home in Vancouver, Wash. Peggy Lou Horner was born May 22, 1930, in Yakima, Wash., to Blanche and Jack Horner. As a teenager she
Finding a constant love
J Koebel’s dreams were coming true. He moved from Wisconsin to New York City where he was soon working regularly as a stand up comedian. Yet his addictions became a “security blanket” that kept him from dealing with his life. It
Learning to suit up
Mike Beaudreau starts his day on the docks of the warehouse in Anaheim, Calif., at 6:30 a.m. He checks the trucks, and looks over 14 routes his drivers will take that day to pick up goods donated to The Salvation
Behind the scenes of Salvation Army thrift stores
Across the country, thrift sales fund rehabilitation through The Salvation Army. Mike Beaudreau starts his day on the docks of the warehouse in Anaheim, Calif., at 6:30 a.m. He checks the trucks, and looks over 14 routes his drivers will
Making dollars make sense
‘Money Matters: Make It Count’ teaches financial literacy to teens. Most parents want to be good role models for their children, but when it comes to finances, many are not equipped to set a solid example. It’s no secret that financial literacy
Finding our heart’s desires
Have you considered yours? I think I can speak for many of us when I say that we just want to be happy in this life. There’s nothing wrong with wanting contentment, happiness or even joy. These are good things to
10 years post-Katrina
The Salvation Army continues to serve the Gulf Coast. “I just had a feeling. I had a full tank, so I packed up some food and some stuff. I told the kids, ‘Get inside,’ and just started driving north [toward