Salvation Army welcomes Puerto Rican evacuees to Florida
Meanwhile, officials continue to help families across the state recover from Hurricane Irma. By Kevin Smith - Salvation Army volunteers and case managers in Florida are connecting Puerto Rican evacuees to help as they arrive at airports across the state. Florida Gov.
The General calls for integrity and visibility during first visit to Malawi
Around 500 Salvationists and friends welcomed General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) at Malawi’s Chileka International Airport as the international leaders arrived for commissioning and congress meetings. This was their first visit to the
Callaways given National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, donate prize to Salvation Army
By Marlene Klotz-Collins - After 93,000 online votes, the National Association of REALTORS® and its distinguished Good Neighbor Award announced that JoAnn and Joseph Callaway, members of The Salvation Army National Advisory Board and Phoenix Advisory Board, won the Web Choice
Teddy Bear Tea Party powers fundraising efforts
In total, nearly 60 businesses and individuals donated items for auction. By Robert DeBerry - Teddy bears, tea, finger foods and a little prodding by auction emcee Sheila Balistreri helped The Salvation Army Alaska Division raise more than $10,500 at its annual
The General challenges The Salvation Army to keep mobilizing
General André Cox urged Salvationists and friends to “Go Forward!” during The Whole World Mobilizing Celebration Day Oct. 9 at Regent Hall Corps in the heart of London. The event recognized the many ways that people around the world have
Donor commits $7.5 million to Salvation Army
First installment of Hunt family pledge made In keeping with the wishes of her late husband, real estate entrepreneur Donald Hunt, Priscilla Hunt has directed the first $750,000 installment of what will eventually be a $7.5 million gift to The Salvation
Rossi honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Debbie Rossi, Director of Development for The Salvation Army Sierra del Mar Division and Senior Gift Planning Mentor, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for raising $100,000,000 in gifts to support the Army’s work. Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder presented the
William Booth Society members gather in Denver
Over 175 William Booth Society donors of The Salvation Army Intermountain Division came together September 28 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Each year, The Salvation Army invites members from across Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and eastern Montana to
Puerto Rico help continues despite shortages
With a permanent footprint in the affected communities, The Salvation Army will continue to provide assistance for as long as needed. In one of the worst hurricane seasons in a decade, The Salvation Army continues its response to hurricanes Irma and
Coats for Kids keeps Anchorage youth warm
The Salvation Army of Alaska held its annual Coats for Kids distribution, providing winter gear for hundreds of children in the Anchorage area. The donation collection, spanning August and September, brought in more than 700 jackets. Two donors even stepped
The Salvation Army in Mexico moves forward with multifaceted response
In addition to the outpouring of donations, more than 400 people have volunteered with The Salvation Army, helping with everything from distributions, administration, public relations, serving food and other items, and clearing rubble. The Salvation Army in Mexico continues its work
Salvation Army continues response to Hawaii Marco Polo Fire victims
The organization has been providing rental and housing assistance, food, clothing vouchers, and emotional and spiritual care since mid-July. By David Sayre - The Salvation Army’s Family Services Office in Honolulu, Hawaii, continues to serve residents affected by last summer’s Marco Polo