10 simple ways you can do good this holiday season
In this season of giving, apply your spirit of generosity to this tangible to-do list of cheerful goodness. 1. Gather a group of friends to volunteer at a kettle for a day. Divide the hours between the group and be sure
Embracing Thanksgiving traditions with your family
To this day, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. A big part of the reason why is because my parents always made it memorable. They made sure to engage me and my brother in the spirit of the holiday
Salvation Army undeterred by California fires’ impact on its own operations
Part of The Salvation Army’s camp in Malibu burned in the Woolsey Fire, while its entire social service office and thrift store up in Paradise, California, was destroyed by the historic Camp Fire. Wildfires are once again churning across the Golden
Southern Nevada cuts ribbon on rehabbed Salvation Army veterans facility
By Leslee Rogers - The Salvation Army Southern Nevada Veterans Services Program opened a new facility Nov. 9 to accommodate 42 formerly homeless veterans participating in the Community Integration Program. Veterans Services Program Coordinator Nick Lenderman cut the ribbon on the
5 ways to honor veterans this Veterans Day
Veterans are known for their exemplary bravery, patriotism and dedication to our country. But I never truly understood the extent of the sacrifices they made for the freedom of our nation until my husband enlisted in the Army. It was then
Hodders visit far reaches of Western Territory
Territorial leaders travel to the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Guam. Territorial Leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder traveled to the Central Pacific Ocean—the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Guam—Oct. 25–Nov. 5, continuing their “lightning”
Coeur d’Alene’s ‘Kettle of Dreams’
Local artists paint red kettles, illustrating the theme “Love has an Army.” It’s amazing what a kettle can hold. Local artists in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, partnered with The Salvation Army to represent “Love has an Army,” the theme of this season’s art
12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army
1. The Salvation Army was founded in London, England, in 1865 by former Methodist minister William Booth. Booth abandoned the conventional concept of a church and a pulpit, instead taking his message of spiritual salvation directly to the people –
5 Ways to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving
Giving thanks deserves more than a seat at one meal. Thanksgiving is a purposeful perspective to have toward life. Here are five things you can do to extend thanksgiving beyond one day to make gratitude a lifestyle. Soup kitchens For major holidays,
How to host a festive Friendsgiving
I don’t know about you, but the holiday season is what I wait for all year. It’s a time of year where cinnamon and cloves fill the slightly chilled air, the hue in the world begins to shift toward a
General meets Greek Orthodox Archbishop at exhibition launch
The “Immortalized by Art” exhibition, hosted by Gallery 101 at The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) in London, brings together both traditional and modern aspects of art that embrace mysterious and Byzantine influences. The works in the show, by eight
Send holiday greetings to West’s officers serving abroad
Keep in touch with the West’s officers serving abroad. Lieutenants Gene and Martha Apuan Koto Corps Officers, Japan Territory 4-11-3 Taihei Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0012 Japan Email: Genesis.Apuan@jpn.salvationarmy.org Majors George and Jeanne Baker South and Mid Wales Divisional Leaders, United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland Territory 25 Coed Arhyd Castlemead,