I will do what I can to bring healing and hope
Dr. Nigel Cross, Major– People usually respond with “I’m fine” as a courtesy when asked how they are doing. But in recent days, responses have changed. There is hesitation and if one senses a “true” answer can be shared, they often
What we’ve learned about sheltering during COVID-19: An evolution
More breathing room brings less tension, fewer beds By Hillary Jackson– When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread through the Western U.S. a major question quickly became: What about people experiencing homelessness? Cities raced to get people off the streets and into
Modesto shelter intake coordinator aims to change lives
By Joaquin Galvan - Every day at 4 p.m., approximately 200 guests enter The Salvation Army Berberian Shelter in Modesto, California. The intake crew assists with logging in the guests, reminding them of expectations, securing their items in a pod and
CFOT officers and cadets serve during protest
Crestmont campus becomes staging area for Sheriff’s deputies. Salvation Army officers and cadets at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont returned to active emergency/disaster service (EDS) duty ahead of a scheduled June 6 Black Lives Matter protest in Rancho
Called to follow: A covenant testimony
By Betty Vesikula, Cadet– The testimony of Cadet Betty Vesikula, given June 7 at the Covenant Service at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. On June 11, 2017, our Territorial Commander, Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, issued a challenge to every Salvationist
The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response extends to 120 countries
Emergency food provision continues to underpin The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response around the globe. Hygiene supplies, health education and temporary accommodation are among other services also being provided, depending on local needs and circumstances. With 6.3 million coronavirus cases confirmed
Salvation Army expands meal delivery service to San Francisco’s homeless encampments
Since mid-April, The Salvation Army has been delivering two meals daily to people experiencing homelessness and living in encampments in San Francisco in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) through MealsinPlaceSF. Now, with the
In India Central Territory, coronavirus offers opportunity to serve
Paul Rajkumar, Director of Community Empowerment Projects and Health Development in The Salvation Army India Central Territory, explained to Jo Clark of the Program Resources Department at International Headquarters how the territory’s COVID-19 response has benefitted many vulnerable people while
Salvation Army world leaders give thanks and share COVID-19 response in video interview
In a video interview released today, General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) speak openly and passionately about lockdown and the challenges and opportunities presented by The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response. They also reflect on
Salvation Army honors frontline workers on National Donut Day
In 2020, a doughnut celebration like no other Across the Western Territory, The Salvation Army is commemorating National Donut Day June 5 by honoring frontline workers for their continued service during COVID-19. Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut
Join The Salvation Army for online worship June 7
This Sunday, June 7, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA WESTERN TERRITORY: SUNDAY WORSHIP 13 Find it online here Congregational Song #966— “Make the World with Music Ring” Sing along with this upbeat song as we tell the
Making sense of it all
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner– When you try to list all the things that have happened in the world recently, they can easily become a blur. The number of cases and deaths resulting from the COVID-19 virus has continued to rise.