Why we need to stop fixing and start listening
We’re human. I think sometimes we forget that. So, let me say it again: We’re human. And humans go through difficult things; we wrestle and we struggle. We experience broken relationships, lost loved ones, trauma, addiction, sickness and fear. In general,
5 ways to make self-care a priority
Self-care is necessary to living and leading well. For one, the more well taken care of you are, the more you can give over a long period of time. You have gifts inside of you the world desperately needs, but in
Hometown athletes visit Hurricane Harvey survivors
Until August 25, most of the people who would walk through the doors of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s Family Residence were women and children coming to escape domestic violence and crime. Now, the shelter is offering a safe
Video a vehicle for change in The Salvation Army
Captain J Koebel had told his story before, but this time was different. The camera seemed cold. The crew was nice enough, but there was no audience to engage with. No reaction he could measure. He was skeptical of the idea.
Phoenix programs prop up families
The Kaiser Family Homeless Shelter and the Elim House Domestic Violence Shelter bring stability to families in need. By Dave Werstine - Walking down the streets of Phoenix eight months ago, Shannon Myles blended in like everyone else—a thirtysomething mom with
‘Humans of WYI’
Youth of the Western Territory traveled to Camp Redwood Glen in Scotts Valley, California, July 31–Aug. 5 for the Western Youth Institute (WYI), a week focused on love. Morning Bible studies focused on God’s love, loving God, and love for others,
Salvation Army builds construction school
Partnerships with Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California Chapter help former clients prep for the workforce. By Sydney Fong - The Salvation Army of Sacramento County recently launched the inaugural Construction Training Program, a one-week course for students to learn skills in the
Tempe coffeehouse blends java with campus ministry
Salvation Army offers weekly Bible study and free hot meal to reach college crowd By K. Richmond Temple - Few places set a better example of building a positive community connection than Tempe’s award-winning 1865 Coffee, attached to The Salvation Army Corps
The wide-reaching impact of Alzheimer’s
Salvation Army program provides elderly caregivers some much-needed support. By Kristin Margeruite Doidge - The cost of caring for a loved one suffering from memory loss can often feel unbearable. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s—a wretched and fatal form of dementia that
Aurora families find safety, housing
In two years, The Salvation Army has helped 14 families move out of motels and into permanent housing in one Colorado community. By Caramie Petrowsky - When Lts. Timothy and Tanya Pemberton moved from California to lead The Salvation Army Aurora (Colorado)
Radio ministry impacts Oregon seaside town
Listeners drawn to corps after hearing sermon on the radio. Sunday mornings are particularly busy for Lts. Nathan and Corrin Perry, Corps Officers in Newport, Oregon. In fact, for listeners of KWPB-FM, the local Christian radio station, the Perrys might seem
International Headquarters prepares again for Open House London
For the eighth time, The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) will take part in Open House London, an annual celebration of the buildings, places and spaces where people live and work across the city. The event provides a unique opportunity to