Salvation Army responds in Texas as Hurricane Hanna strikes
With the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Hurricane Hanna continues to cause disruption across parts of the southern portion of the U.S. and northern Mexico. The Category 1 hurricane swept through south Texas on Saturday evening, leaving tens of thousands
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
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
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
Giving Tuesday Now provides you chance to give hope
With a gift on Giving Tuesday Now, help The Salvation Army provide critical assistance to those in need. On Tuesday, May 5, The Salvation Army and Candace Cameron Bure are asking people to join the Fight for Good by providing hope
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
NAOC 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus
National leaders canceled the 2020 National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC) March 12 due to growing concerns about the new coronavirus that causes an illness officially known as COVID-19. “It is with heavy hearts we announce that The Salvation Army national leadership
Hodders to lead USA: A look at their time in the West
Rileys appointed to lead West Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder were appointed by General Brian Peddle as the USA National Commander and National President of Women’s Ministries, respectively, effective July 1. The Hodders currently serve as the West’s territorial leaders,
The Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’
The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces to help kids succeed this year by providing back-to-school supplies to children in need. “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will be hosted at nearly 3,000 participating Walmart stores nationwide on Saturday, Aug.
NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters
New and existing chapters will use the funds to build out their membership bases. By Jared McKiernan - As The Salvation Army’s Echelon movement draws closer to its goal of 50 chapters by the end of 2020, National Headquarters (NHQ) is working
Salvation Army national leaders share ministry, motivations
We can bridge a need for good across the U.S., Hudsons say. By Christin Thieme - National leaders Commissioners Dave and Sharron Hudson visited the West in mid-April, meeting with territorial leadership and employees alike during a trip home. The pair spent
Social Service pros gather for ‘Charting Change’
Delegates took part in a total of more than 80 workshops. The Salvation Army hosted its National Social Services Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 2-5. The four-day event themed “Charting Change” featured program tours, hands-on workshops, dynamic guest speakers,