5 ideas for doing good this back to school season
While it may seem that school just ended for the summer, the reality of the back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it a mixture of excitement and stress—and disappointment for kiddos not ready to head back to the classroom
6 ways to keep your kids enriched during the summer
Summer is in full swing—school is out and the kids are enjoying their break from the classroom with activity-filled days soaking in the sun. They’re having fun playing outside, swimming in the pool until their skin wrinkles, spending time with
Notes from camp: Where children are free to love and live
Last year, more than 260,000 kids attended a summer or day camp with The Salvation Army, primarily at one of its 44 camps across the U.S. This is just one account of a life impacted at summer camp. From the moment
Making Christ’s name known: Part Two
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of five. Read part one here. Part 2: He is Hope Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Matthew 16:13-20. Beyond the surface In Matthew 16:13-20, Jesus takes his disciples on a journey to Caesarea Philippi. He asks
Can sports change the world for good?
Advocates believe there’s a powerful link between sport, service and spirituality. “Sport has the power to change the world,” the legendary South African activist Nelson Mandela once said. “It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people
07: How food makes us feel good with Guy Fieri
When Guy Fieri was just 10 years old, he sold soft pretzels from a three-wheel bicycle cart that he built with his father. Through the years, Guy has opened more than 60 restaurants around the world, starred in seven TV series
Why The Salvation Army has a presence at Pride events
By Hillary Jackson - When people see The Salvation Army booth at San Francisco Pride, they often do a double-take. The booth, now in its third year, is run by Golden State Division staff, officers and volunteers, who dispense sunscreen, water and
9 reasons to make reading fiction part of your schedule
One of the most inspiring perks we're lucky enough to have at Buffer is a free Kindle for each teammate (and her family!) and as many free Kindle books as you like, no questions asked. When we share what we're reading
Making Christ’s name known: Part One
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of five. The Bible is filled with beautiful stories about God manifesting his presence among humanity through the revelation of who he is. The names of God describe God’s character. The theology of God’s
Once-bullied camp employee helps others deal with adversity
My expectation of myself was that nobody would ever care about me, that nobody would ever like me, that nobody would ever love me. I kind of associated my name “Brian” with “loser.” I was bullied a lot. I had
06: How The Salvation Army will double its impact on homelessness with Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
When Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder returned to the U.S. after 11 years living abroad, he said he was taken aback by the number of people he saw living on the streets—in tents, below freeway underpasses, and at the base of
The Salvation Army hosts appreciation luncheon for landlords helping to alleviate veteran homelessness
The Salvation Army Southern Nevada program, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF), is hosting a Landlord Appreciation Reception June 28 at the Owens campus in Las Vegas. Major Randy Kinnamon, Clark County Coordinator for The Salvation Army, said, “This is