Brakes on meals
Funding for Meals on Wheels programs nationwide, including those administered by The Salvation Army, could see cuts. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For The Salvation Army, home-delivered meals are an efficient way to serve people in need at a low cost. And experts
Hudsons poised to lead in the U.S.
This September, Colonels Dave and Sharron Hudson will take on new appointments at the helm of The Salvation Army in America. By Christin Thieme - Each Sunday morning, when a Portland, Oregon, corps officer picked up 11-year-old Dave Hudson and his mother
National Social Services Conference equips, inspires delegates
The Salvation Army held its 2017 National Social Services Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 4–7. The conference, themed “Gateway 2017: Connecting to Mission – Equipping to Serve,” featured breakout sessions including, “Hooked on Chaos: A Combat Veteran’s Story About War,
2016 Red Kettle Campaign raises $147.3 million
The campaign is the 126th in Salvation Army history. The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign collected $147.3 million in 2016. Thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners, the money raised will help The Salvation Army provide food,
Human Needs Index informs fundraisers, policymakers
Now over a year old, The Salvation Army’s poverty measurement tool is coming up everywhere from grant proposals to meetings on Capitol Hill. By Jared McKiernan - The year was 2007, and business was booming in Nevada. Gaming revenues had hit a record
Christmas is coming in The Salvation Army
In 2016, the organization celebrates 126 years of the Red Kettle. The Salvation Army will kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, with a nationally televised live halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys’ matchup against the
Amazon partners to give
Wish lists test online shoppers’ giving to charity. The Salvation Army partnered with Amazon on a national campaign this spring to drive a substantial quantity of in-kind donations, resulting in 3,000 donated items to the Army valued at $37,471. For a month,
Perceptions of poverty
Recent online poll shows discrepancies between public opinion and actual need. With a record 49.1 million Americans—approximately 1 in 6—currently living in poverty, the issue has taken on an increased urgency, along with a need highlight potential solutions. To compare and
The Salvation Army completes national search and rescue fleet
Partnership with Polaris creates 53-vehicle fleet valued at $1.36 million. Polaris Industries Inc., the country’s leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, delivered 10 Polaris RANGER® vehicles to the Western Territory of The Salvation Army to complete a national search and rescue fleet
NAOC 2016 begins
For delegates from the Western Territory, The Salvation Army 2016 National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC), “Expect Change,” began its first full day with a territorial breakfast—bringing together officers, staff and advisory board members from across the West—at the Phoenix Convention
Salvation Army tackles pediatric dental disease
National Headquarters strikes partnership with America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters recently partnered with America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation to address the issue of pediatric dental disease, one of the most prevalent illnesses
National digital learning program underway
Initiative brings critical skills education to kids in 200 Salvation Army after-school programs across the U.S. By Ashley Carter - The Salvation Army announced today the launch of The Salvation Army Digital Learning Program presented by Target for 200 Salvation Army after-school