Indonesia celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army ministry despite rebuilding from earthquake
By Kevin and Jane Sandford, Envoys - General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, recently visited the Indonesia Territory on the 125th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry starting in the country. Upon arrival at Jakarta’s international airport,
North Carolina community looks ahead after record flooding
The Salvation Army is helping residents in northwest Charlotte recover from the worst flooding they’ve seen in over 50 years. Last week, devastating rains caused the Catawba River to breach its banks and flow into the Riverside community, prompting mass evacuations
Refugee Day: UK pledges to help with more resettlements
The Salvation Army welcomed the U.K.'s vow today to resettle even more refugees after its current Syria-focused program expires next year. The Home Office said that the U.K. would welcome between 5,000–6,000 refugees from 2020–2021. Resettlement involves the relocating a
New program for teens in Australia debuts next month
The Salvation Army in Australia is rolling out a new youth ambassador program called Frontliners to help the next generation of do-gooders engage with the organization's mission on a deeper level. The twelve-month leadership initiative will include plenty of opportunities
Salvation Army called to prayer and action against human trafficking
The Salvation Army’s international Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is slated for Sunday, Sept. 22. This annual day of worship, prayer and action surrounding the problem of human trafficking calls on Salvation Army corps globally to join together
Phoenix ARC experiences radiant treatment of facilities
By Fred Rasmussen, Major - Early on Saturday morning, June 8, a type of “army” descended upon The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Phoenix, Arizona. This army of volunteers from Radiant Church in Surprise, Arizona, came armed with paint
New grant expands rapid rehousing efforts in San Diego
Funding will be implemented this summer. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The Salvation Army of San Diego recently received funding from the city's Housing Commission to double the capacity of its rapid rehousing program, which helps people with rent subsidies for up