Deciphering the divide
Race remains an issue in America. Black and white Americans are still deeply divided when it comes to views of racism, racial inequality and prospects for change, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey. Blacks, far more than whites, say
Ride a bike, power the grid
“There’s no reason why when you exercise, whether you’re a kid or an adult, you shouldn’t be making electricity.” – Adam Boesel Eco-fitness invites everyone to gear up for a more sustainable future. 'What if the care-free act of riding a bicycle
Mobile ministry
The Salvation Army delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California each week. Along California’s Central Coast, spanning Point Mugu to Monterey Bay, sit some of the most fertile farming regions in the United States. In the Salinas Valley,
Finding your story
In those things that appear to set us apart, you might uncover the beauty in our diversity and our shared humanity. Have you ever been afraid of failing at something, only to realize that the real trouble is you are on
Expanding minds
App collection lets kids create, test, play and learn Much like the way a good book can offer a new window to what is beyond our own domain, so too can interactive technology help kids make connections about their world. That
Firming up fatherhood
The Salvation Army and the National Louis University partner to research methods for strengthening the paternal role in family and community. From the strong moral compass to the breadwinner to the equal partner—what defines a good father has evolved throughout the
Choosing to miss out
Saying no to some things gives us the opportunity to say yes to the things that mean the most. Face it: you never want to decline a Facebook invitation, even if you know you should take a night to rest after
Salvation Army ‘shines a light’ on slavery
On Feb. 23, The Salvation Army Social Justice Department joined millions around the world in drawing a red “X” on their hands as part of the End It Movement’s Shine a Light on Slavery Day to symbolize their commitment to
Empowerment center to open in Ferguson
Construction is underway where a QuikTrip convenience store was looted and set afire on Aug. 10, 2014, the night that Ferguson, Missouri, a small suburb just north of St. Louis, erupted in a wave of civil unrest that made headlines
Creating change
Captain Lucy Chacha’s experience with female genital mutilation is fueling her dream to end the cultural practice in the Mara Region of Tanzania. Way up in the north east of Tanzania lies the Mara Region, home to the world-renowned Serengeti National
Through the years
A search for wisdom in every year of life I'm turning 44 next month, and I have the sense that 44 is going to be a very good year, a year of fulfillment, realization. I have that sense, not because of
Why we should start celebrating the ordinary
It’s an important part of living a life of gratitude. Celebration breeds excitement. We celebrate recurring events such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays as well as the milestones such as, graduations, promotions, weddings, adoptions and births. We throw large parties and