Hudsons retire after 45 years of service in The Salvation Army
‘All the slogans and everything else aside, our focus is on others.’ By Christin Thieme - After 45 years encompassing 13 moves and some 15 appointments, Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson are packing up their offices one final time. This July, they
Budweiser supports Salvation Army nationwide hotline
Rising levels of anxiety, uncertainty and fear resulting from the coronavirus crisis are increasing the need for, and number of calls to, The Salvation Army’s national Emotional and Spiritual Care (ESC) Hotline. Since April 10, nearly 150 trained ESC specialists
The Salvation Army receives $15 million from Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Funds awarded for nationwide COVID-19 response The Salvation Army received $15 million in grants from Lilly Endowment, Inc., for COVID-19 relief efforts. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Salvation Army has rapidly evolved its programs to serve vulnerable Americans and
Ellie Goulding to kick off 129th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will perform live at AT&T Stadium during the nationally televised halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game on CBS against the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day. The kickoff performance is a Cowboys tradition, sounding
Volunteers provide link to spiritual journey for inmates
More than 3,550 active students in 13 states are currently participating in the program, which can reduce recidivism rates by up to 24 percent. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For many of us, a small gesture of kindness can make a big
Prayers for our country
A letter from the Territorial Commander Dear Friends: The events of the past week have been traumatic for all Americans. There is division and misunderstanding throughout the country, and many hearts are filled with bitterness and anger. It is no exaggeration
Rock the Red Kettle
Annual event spotlights Red Kettle Campaign. The 2014 Rock the Red Kettle event brought thousands of fans to L.A. Live in Los Angeles for a night of entertainment in support of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. The free concert included performances
CommuniGift part of Christmas
In Southern California, 410 families were assisted by The Salvation Army via a new online giving platform. By Kathy Lovin - As freshmen at the University of North Carolina (UNC), the late night conversations of Thomas Doochin, Taylor Sharp and Jake Bernstein
Cadets cover Western Territory for Spring Campaigns
Eighteen corps across The Salvation Army’s Western Territory welcomed 100 cadets—officers in training—to their locations in late March for the College for Officer Training’s annual Spring Campaigns. Brigades of approximately 10 cadets each traveled by land, air and sea for
61st Annual National Salvation Army Week
Typically observed in the second week of May, this National Salvation Army Week was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 – 74 years after The Salvation Army arrived in the U.S. In his proclamation he noted: “Among Americans, The Salvation Army has