Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor Program helps homeless women gain self sufficiency
New focus is on women’s self-sufficiency programming. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor program, located in the heart of the Old Town district in Downtown Portland, Oregon, transitioned its service offerings July 31 to focus on its
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
Sunday School revamp
Two new curricula come online to address the changing cultural context of faith. By Caitlin Johnston - As church attendance among youth continues to drop, The Salvation Army is rolling out two brand new curricula aimed at revitalizing participation among the next
Brighter financial futures
In Tupelo, Miss., a new budgeting class offers a hand up to aid recipients. In Tupelo, Miss., The Salvation Army partnered with the Woodforest National Bank to provide financial education classes for community aid recipients, including those participating in the annual
Sponsored child looks to pay it forward
How sponsorship helped one young woman reach her full potential By Pâmella Cordeiro - My name is Pâmella Cordeiro. I am 23 years old. I am a first-year cadet at The Salvation Army Training College in Brazil. Once, I was a sponsored child,
Jail alternatives
Salvation Army becomes home for low-level inmates in Modesto More than 60 percent of inmates released from California prisons wind up back in custody within three years, according to the State Corrections Department. In an effort to reduce the number of inmates