An Iraqi Christian’s desperate struggle for peace
Caught in the middle of a firefight in Baghdad. His nephew killed by a suicide bomber. His sister dying in his arms. This is the story of an Iraqi man, born and raised in Baghdad to a Chaldean-Christian family, simply trying
Faith Gives Me Life: ‘La Fe Me Da Vida’
Pedro was introduced to The Salvation Army while living with his sister in Long Beach, California. He soon became a leader at the church, serving the community faithfully for decades. With a firm foundation and a passion for service, Pedro
Love In Action: Teen turns coffee to water
Eden Wild is a headstrong teenager with a calling. With the help of her parents, she has created a life-changing ministry that has direct ties to her own roots. Eden was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of two after
Street Level: Meeting need on the street
Tina and Jonathan travel across Washington state, reaching out to people currently living in their vehicles. In their specially-equipped van, the Street Level team works to find ways to get people out of their cars and into permanent housing. Watch this
‘We will not stop’—volunteering during a pandemic
Denver residents Elias and Candy Salgado began helping a few families in need by using their own finances, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the number of financially vulnerable families skyrocketed. A friend suggested they go to The Salvation Army for
The Way Home: Finding stability after 38 years homeless
On any given night in America, there are well over 500,000 men and women living on the street. For more than 38 years, Duane was one of them, until he found his way to The Salvation Army's Bell Shelter, a
Blessings In Disguise: Finding community in the midst of crisis
With COVID-19 upending the livelihoods of millions of working people in America, it’s hard to imagine how those who are experiencing homelessness are dealing with the pandemic. Working with the city of Anaheim, The Salvation Army seeks to address both
Asylum: A Journey of Faith and Hope
Last year, more than 20,000 people came to the United States seeking asylum due to threat of persecution. The Seruyange’s fled from their home country of Uganda in search of safety for their two young children, but when they arrived
Airwave Angels: Using Walkie-Talkies to Spread the Gospel
In our fifth and final video from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, we visit the island of Imiej, where there’s no cell service, Wi-Fi, data or any other modern means of communication. To work around this, The Salvation Army’s
Breaking the Cycle: Finding Hope in the Midst of Addiction
Thomas Wolf had a wife and two kids, was a homeowner and successful case worker in San Francisco. That all came crashing down when he became addicted to painkillers as a result of a surgery. As his addiction took over
Autism and the Church
Part of The Salvation Army's mission is to meet the needs of individuals of all backgrounds, without discrimination. Some needs are more unique than others and require special attention. Dalton was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age,
Life in the Marshall Islands: God’s Work in the Remote Pacific Island Nation
With no running water and scant electricity, where short-range radio is the only means of communication, modern life in the Jaluit Atoll presents many challenges for the Marshallese people. But there's also a strong sense of community, hope, and faith. In