Gospel mothering
By Jolene K. Hodder, Commissioner - Alice von Hildebrand is 97 years old. She’s a well-known feminist, and she never had a child of her own. Yet every year she is bombarded with Mother’s Day cards and wishes. And she takes
Salvation Army survey gauges national feelings of hope
In moments of crisis, The Salvation Army is often the first place people turn to for help and hope. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this organization has provided hope in the form of food (3.7 million meals and
My calling during COVID-19: Trust Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. In order to fully live a surrendered life to God, we must be able to trust him in all circumstances. I struggle with this. I say I trust God, and sometimes I
‘Daily Word of Peace’ call helps people feel less alone
By Caitlin Johnston– It all started with a desire to help people feel less alone. As the novel coronavirus spread across the country, cities shut down one after another, leaving people confined to their homes. For some, that meant a full house with
Meet The Helpers: Learning how to change course and pastor on
While chapels and pews are empty at the moment due to social distancing restrictions, Salvation Army corps across the West are holding online worship services to support emotional and spiritual needs. Pastoring during COVID-19 is more than creating an online
Meet The Helpers: Sarah Bentley created a support line for seniors to call any time
If you’re an older adult, living alone, you can imagine the stress that comes with the coronavirus pandemic, knowing you’re at higher risk knowing you’re isolated, and the toll that takes day after day. That’s why Sarah Bentley started the Silver
55: Meet The Helpers | A voice to say you’re not alone with Sarah Bentley
If you’re an older adult, living alone, you can imagine the stress that comes with the coronavirus pandemic, knowing you’re at higher risk. Knowing you’re isolated. And the toll that takes day after day. That’s why Sarah Bentley started the Silver
Meet The Helpers: Evie Russell is keeping supply trucks moving by feeding the drivers
Evie Russell drove a truck for 12 years before having kids and joining The Salvation Army. That’s why she had such a strong reaction when she heard that some truck drivers were being turned away from restaurants or had a
54: Meet The Helpers | How The Salvation Army is fueling truck drivers on the supply route with Evie Russell
Evie Russell drove a truck for 12 years before having kids and joining The Salvation Army. That’s why she had such a strong reaction when she heard that some truck drivers were being turned away from restaurants or having a
53: Meet The Helpers | How The Salvation Army is keeping seniors engaged with Karin Ingrande
We’ve all been told to stay home to do our part to flatten the curve, but that can be harder for some. Many seniors who live by themselves stay busy in community, especially at The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest residences for seniors. Across
Meet The Helpers: Karin Ingrande holds outdoor balcony concerts to engage seniors
We’ve all been told to stay home to do our part to flatten the curve, but that can be harder for some. Many seniors who live by themselves stay busy in community, especially at The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest residences for seniors. Across
52: Meet The Helpers | Six strategies to support your mental health in this pandemic with California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
We’re staying home right now to lessen the impacts of COVID-19 on our communities and health care systems, but there’s a secondary health effect of this pandemic that you are probably feeling. Stress. The anxiety we have over a distressed economy, school