Responding to racism
Islamophobia is on the rise, with media attention specifically highlighting the situation in European countries such as Britain and France, where the recent ban on burkinis on Cannes beaches was met with severe backlash and ultimately overturned by French courts,
The Salvation Army is there
We practice for it in school. We debate the safety of seeking shelter in the doorway (not recommended). We prepare readiness boxes with food and water. Yet, when the ground shakes beneath you or the flood waters rise or the
Nationwide, pollinator gardens are creating a buzz
From the White House down to your own backyard, an unprecedented round of initiatives works to save a fragile link in our ecosystem. With its gently rolling water and twinkling lights, San Antonio’s Riverwalk is well-known as a charming spot for
The Jester’s gift
David Saltzman’s bestselling book keeps kids laughing during trying times, and gets them excited about reading. Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to cheer people up when they were down. He shared this gift of caring in
How The Salvation Army responds to disasters
While each disaster creates its own unique circumstances and special needs, Salvation Army disaster relief efforts focus on seven core services. These services may be modified based on the magnitude of the disaster and adapted to meet the specific needs
Set a plan, just in case
It’s easy to think “disaster won’t strike here,” but if it did, do you have a plan? Have you considered: How will your family get emergency alerts and warnings? How will your family get to a safe location? How will your
Lost at sea
Wilson grew up attending church with his grandparents, who adopted him. He also grew up helping on fishing vessels in Alaska. “There’s something about being out on the ocean—the intensity of mother nature, the exhilaration of catching all those fish,”
Step inside Slovakia
New documentary recognizes first anniversary of The Salvation Army in Slovakia. Slovakia became the 127th country to have a recognized Salvation Army presence Sept. 1, 2015, and now a year later, the Army is recognizing this first anniversary in film. It
Fashion brands and commitment to eco-friendliness
Greenpeace launched “Detox My Fashion” in 2011 to urge fashion retailers to take responsibility for their contribution to pollution and encourage them to reduce the usage of hazardous chemicals. Now in the third edition of the Detox Catwalk, a report evaluating
In-between as a way of life
Apparently Dante’s version of hell had many levels. One of them was called limbo. Catholics call it purgatory—it’s where you aren’t where you’re going but you’re not where you’ve been. You are in-between. Caught between two worlds. It’s a hard
‘I serve because I was served.’
9/11 worker volunteers after Louisiana floods. By Christopher Bryant - Joe Hillmann came to know The Salvation Army in the aftermath of 9/11. As an environmental consultant for Verizon in New York, he saw firsthand the work that The Salvation Army was doing