Pathway of Hope dovetails with COVID-19 crisis
Case management approach rolled out again in wake of widespread need Leaders and corps officers in the Western Territory are renewing their efforts to connect with motivated, hopeful clients on a deeper level through Pathway of Hope. The program uses intensive case
Salvation Army helps seniors get COVID-19 vaccines at home
Effort across the West’s Silvercrest aims to bring health, hope Filling out paperwork might seem like a mundane task, but for seniors at the Eureka, California, Silvercrest Residence, waiting in line to fill out the forms for a COVID-19 vaccination brought
The magical power of telling the truth
Sometimes when we’re stuck, we need to hire a therapist, and other times, we simply need to tell ourselves the truth. We might avoid the truth, dance around the truth, be terrified of the truth, or like to spin the
Helping the Micronesian community in Hawaii cope with COVID-19
The Salvation Army brings food and information to language-challenged Micronesian immigrants. In Hawaii, non-Hawaiian Pacific Islanders represent only 4 percent of the state’s population, but the group makes up 30 percent of those infected with COVID-19, according to Honolulu Civil Beat.
Salvation Army officers explore racial equity in virtual event
A first-ever live, virtual officers’ councils brought together some 600 Salvation Army officers from across the Western Territory for a day-long exploration of racial equity Jan. 22 led by territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley. Recognizing “this critical time in
How to renew your understanding of prayer
I grew up and came of age in prayer circles, particularly prayer circles with women. In living rooms and the basements of churches, the women of my life—from church mothers to brand-new babies yawning in footie sleepers to earnest youth
Unexpected food donation feeds hundreds in New Mexico
Food destined for prison feeds local groups, including members of the Navajo Nation By Shelley Hickox– On November 5, Farmington (New Mexico) Corps Officer Major Tammy Ray received a phone call she didn’t expect. It was a representative from Aramark, a global
4 myths and misconceptions about human trafficking
The Salvation Army presents the first of what will be monthly webinars on various social justice issues. Television shows and movies often paint a sensationalized picture of a person victimized by human trafficking: a child snatched off the street and forced
His Provision: From troubles to trusting
By Sheryl Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– Although we are living in unusual times, I am encouraged by and proud of the ministry and services The Salvation Army provides throughout the Western Territory. The Army has been at the forefront, bringing a calming
Blessings In Disguise: Finding community in the midst of crisis
With COVID-19 upending the livelihoods of millions of working people in America, it’s hard to imagine how those who are experiencing homelessness are dealing with the pandemic. Working with the city of Anaheim, The Salvation Army seeks to address both
Record giving surges alongside need
The Salvation Army is serving more people than ever, donors respond in kind When COVID-19 hit the United States and demand for services shot up, fundraisers at The Salvation Army prepared for the worst. In a year when the need was so
His Provision: The great multiplier
By Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel– Danniebelle Hall, a gospel singer back in the 1970s, used to sing these words: Just ordinary people God uses ordinary people He chooses people, just like me and you who are willing to do as he commands God uses people that will give