17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family
You probably have heard that William and Catherine Booth co-founded The Salvation Army, but here are 17 things you may not know about them and their children. 1. William Booth (born 1829) worked as a pawnbroker’s assistant for seven years before
23: How theater arts offer outreach and impact with Captain Mark Davey
Auditions, set prep, rehearsals, tech week, curtain call…show time. You’ll find that rundown at The Salvation Army in Casa Grande, Arizona, where the corps—the church—there hosts a monthly community production. Everything from “Godspell,” to “A Christmas Carol” or “Sleepy Hollow.” And in
5 things to know about hunger in America today
We know hunger is an issue, and yet the details can be difficult to fully grasp. Here’s five things you need to know about hunger in America today: 1. In North America, 1 in 8 Americans don’t know where their next
5 tips for achieving your goals
What are your hopes and dreams for what you want to accomplish in your lifetime? We all have them—from career aspirations, school objectives or general goals to achieve. But the path to getting there is not always as simple as
22: How to address gun violence in the U.S. with Dr. Daniel Webster
It’s no secret that the role of guns in violence and what should be done about it are subjects of intense debate in the U.S. And it’s an important one as some 100 people die by firearm every day in our
21: Yes, The Salvation Army is more than kettles and thrift stores
Did you know: The Salvation Army is more than red kettles and thrift stores? Yet, if there’s one thing we hear time and time again it’s this: “I thought The Salvation Army was just kettles and thrift stores!” Which is generally
5 ways to take care of your mental health
We tend to get so caught up in the million little things we have going on in our lives, that we forget to prioritize something sacred—our mental health. By the time we realize something is off, we’re overwhelmed and struggling
How getting healthy is good for kids’ brains
As a youth football coach, I often hear from parents that they sign their kids up for sports to keep them fit or keep them out of trouble. Recent studies have shown that participation in sports benefits youth on a
20: How to fill a political conversation with grace with Beth Silvers
It’s not polite to talk politics. I’m sure you’ve heard the sentiment. Especially in any kind of mixed crowd where people might disagree on the issue at hand. We live, worship and work in diverse communities, but with politics becoming so tribal
6 easy costumes to find at a Salvation Army thrift store
Halloween is quickly creeping up, and you don’t want to be left out in the dark without a costume! But no need to fear, The Salvation Army is here. For those last-minute costumes, look to your nearest Salvation Army Family
Harvesting produce, spreading hope
The Centralia (Washington) Corps restores and renames its community garden. By Caramie Petrowsky - After a year and a half hiatus, the garden at The Salvation Army Centralia (Washington) Corps is feeding a hungry community and helping local youth to grow as
‘Stronger in God’s Service’
Couple serves Coos Bay Corps By Hillary Jackson - In 1999, Coos Bay Corps Social Services Manager Misti Veikune was serving in Tonga on an assignment from The Salvation Army School for Youth Leadership in Australia when she met Ma ‘Afu Veikune,