Salvation Army creates new housing for Camp Fire displacees
Eligible families will gain access to wraparound services for up to 18 months. By Abagail Courtney - Nov. 8, 2018 is a day that will never be forgotten in Butte County, California. That’s the day the Camp Fire set out on its
Salvation Army enhances response as WHO declares Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” on July 17. Such a designation indicates the risk of infection constitutes a public health risk to other
Emergency food distributions in Nigeria ‘restore hope for living’
By Godspower Anozie, Major - Conflict in north-eastern Nigeria has had a devastating effect in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Resulting food shortages have led to nutritional insecurity, with millions of people severely affected. In the least-accessible and
First copies of new William Booth biography released
The publication by Salvation Books of a new two-volume biography of Salvation Army Founder William Booth kicked off with delivery of the first copies of the book to International Headquarters (IHQ). Author Gordon Taylor was present to receive them “hot
Hodders make ‘lightning’ visits to 12 California corps
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder traveled to 12 California corps in late July, continuing their “lightning” visits of The Salvation Army’s ministry in the Western Territory. The Territorial Commander tweeted about the visits along the way: #1: Oxnard
Salvation Army adopts new strategy in Yuma amid drop in asylum seekers
The organization sheltered more than 5,300 individuals in its 24-hour shelter from March to July. A dwindling number of Central American migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the Yuma area has prompted The Salvation Army to close its 24-hour shelter for
Alameda County launches new construction training program
By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army in Alameda County, California, recently concluded its pilot three-week Construction Training Program, held in partnership with Associated Builders and Constructors, Inc. Northern California Chapter (ABC NorCal) at the Oakland Chinatown Corps—just the latest workforce
New ‘Words of Life’ writer invites readers to share God’s peace
The September–December 2019 issue of Words of Life, The Salvation Army’s daily reading series, offers the promise of “Peace and Presence”—with a new writer, Major Christine Clement. “I look forward to sharing this pilgrimage with you