How to teach young children about Jesus
In Western culture, we often struggle to teach and foster a healthy emotional vocabulary in the minds and hearts of our children. We tell them to “be strong” or to “be good” in tough situations, without providing much more in
How to prepare children to go back to school during COVID-19
Going back to school can be a challenge for many students. But this year, more than ever, kids need our support every step of the way on their path to academic success. When we went back to school last fall, no
5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for kids during COVID-19
The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of service in every zip code across the U.S. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to serve in every respect—now more than
Extras make emergency shelter more like home
McKinnell House lets kids choose–and keep–their own bedding. Children residing at The Salvation Army McKinnell House in Anchorage, Alaska, recently selected their own sheets and blankets for use not only during their stay there but also to take with them when
Equipped for success in Seattle
[gss gallery ids="17603,17594,17612,17598,17600,17601,17604,17606,17607"] Seattle White Center holds back-to-school shopping spree at JCPenney. By Lora Marini Baker - Eighty Seattle schoolchildren headed back to school equipped for success after attending a shopping spree at JCPenney, organized by The Salvation Army Seattle White Center. Thanks to a
Portland affirms: ‘Today’s the Day’
[gss gallery ids="17475,17476,17477,17474,17473"] Annual “All About Kids” dinner raises $308,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Over 300 Portland Metro community members recently declared “Today’s the Day” to help create a brighter future for children and families in support of The Salvation Army’s 21st annual All
Golfers tee off to support Portland area kids
2nd Annual All About Kids Cup raises over $34,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Thirty-five golf teams, comprised of 140 golfers from the Portland (Ore.) Metro area, competed in The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual All About Kids Cup Aug. 13 at Camas Meadows
Golfers tee off to support Portland area kids
2nd Annual All About Kids Cup raises over $34,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Thirty-five golf teams, comprised of 140 golfers from the Portland (Ore.) Metro area, competed in The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual All About Kids Cup Aug. 13 at Camas Meadows
Arco Verde helps keep youth on track
[gss gallery ids="18371,18375,18376,18378,18377,18373"] The Salvation Army in Brazil operates a community center on over 100 acres of farmland. In the Prudente de Morais municipality of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, The Salvation Army Arco Verde Family Integration Center (CIFAV) offers free educational