Harbor Light to expand continuum of care in San Francisco
A new pilot program will offer recovery services for up to three years. In thoroughly evaluating the needs of the people of San Francisco, The Salvation Army realized it had to evolve its existing programs and services to meet them —
The secret to finding contentment
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13). These victorious words ring like they were spoken by a true champion. I can imagine them being uttered by the likes of William Wallace in the movie “Braveheart” immediately
The personality of The Salvation Army’s doctrines
A universal truth is that we become like the object of our devotion. If we serve a violent god, we become aggressive. If we are devoted to pleasure, we become hedonistic. However, if we commit to the God of love,
Learning to love through the lens of God’s perfect love
Brengle West 2021: The Western Territory holds its annual weekend holiness retreat online. The 2021 Brengle West “Perfect Love” holiness event took place online Feb. 5–7, encouraging attendees to learn more about loving the Lord, others and themselves through the lens
West looks to embrace diversity, advance inclusion
African Descent Task Force convenes and takes action in the Western Territory. With the African Descent Task Force, The Salvation Army Western Territory is taking action to establish racial equality and inclusion for all races at all levels. Territorial Commander Commissioner
How to hold a daily retreat to activate the teachings of Jesus in your life
How much time do you regularly spend engaging with the Bible? As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold,
Aurora Corps named ‘Everyday Hero’ for pandemic outreach
The City of Aurora (Colorado) recently awarded The Salvation Army Aurora Corps, led by Corps Officers Captains Sam and Felicia LeMar, with a 2021 Everyday Hero Award during a virtual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event hosted
‘Twice blessed’ to be a blessing
Community responds to meet Honoka’a (Hawaii) Corps’ needs. On the Big Island of Hawaii, The Salvation Army Honoka’a Corps and the community take care of each other, no matter what—even in a pandemic. The boomerang nature of giving and receiving resulted
The Way Home: Finding stability after 38 years homeless
On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more than 38 years, Duane was one of them, until he found his way to The Salvation Army's Bell Shelter, a
Celebrating Salvation Army voices this Black History Month
Every year in America, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and recognizes their role in U.S. history. From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to Harriet Tubman, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Owens and Ruby Bridges, each fought hard for justice