Why churches should be talking more about social entrepreneurship
It is common to assign an entrepreneurial spirit to young people, who readily align themselves with the values associated with entrepreneurship, particularly social entrepreneurship—that “triple bottom line” way of doing business that insists on doing good and doing well at
How to navigate online media with teenagers
Put that thing down! This was Betsy’s first response when I asked a group of moms, “What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘social media’?” The room burst out in laughter. I was listening to parents talk about these concerns
Engaging men’s voices in the fight against domestic violence
When the battered women’s movement of the 1970s brought national attention to domestic violence, it was led by women who fought for greater protections and resources for each other and for themselves. Organizers sought stricter enforcement of existing laws, the
Reframing how we talk about service
The social services sector aims to transform how the public sees it, and garner the support it needs to grow. Widely hailed “The father of broadcasting,” David Sarnoff broadcasted the first ever live sporting event on the radio. And in doing
How coming together to sing fosters community
After addressing the press and the American people on one of the darkest days in United States history, Sept. 11, 2001, Congress showed a rare expression of unity when it spontaneously burst into “God Bless America” on the steps of
I was a refugee
I was born in Cuba, on the cusp of communism. Both of my parents were Cuban, and except for my paternal grandmother who was a Spaniard, my grandparents and great-grandparents were Cuban as well. Prior to the Castro revolution, Cuba enjoyed
Green Light Project gets women out of Red Light District
“It reeks. It’s dark. It has a funky feel about it. It’s filthy. A lot of girls who work the morning shift, they don’t see daylight.” –Kali Long On a Thursday afternoon at The Salvation Army in Athens, Captain Rachele “Ray”
Understanding the God of life and love
Understanding the bigger picture of the theology that can make a difference in all of our relationships. We say God is love, as a descriptor of being. It might be more accurate to say that God is loving, and so merciful,
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.
‘Healthy Army’ ignites strength
Initiative teaches the foundation of health, wellness and self-confidence On a Monday night at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Phoenix South Mountain, over 50 kids lined up on one end of the soccer field. “What’s a purple
The future of tradition
Our traditions connect us and cause us to remember Every year on Christmas Eve I am inevitably up and about as the clock approaches midnight. The television offerings of nostalgic movies and live events usually draw our family into the living
Salvation Army shelter resident finds healing in nature
What once was hard for Dillion Toscano, now comes with ease. After finding peace in the riches of the soil and sunshine at the GrowGood urban farm in Bell, California, the psychology student, volunteer, and recovering addict found that changed