Army’s annual report
The Salvation Army's 2012 Annual Report is now available online, detailing the Army's provision of assistance to Americans last year, including 10 million nights of lodging, 60 million meals, 86,000 job referrals, and substance abuse rehabilitation to 324,000 people. Read more
New Executive Order to combat modern slavery
In late September, President Barack Obama revealed a new Executive Order with more tools to fight trafficking, and specifically applauded the role of faith groups like International Justice Mission, Passion, the Catholic Church, World Relief and others in this fight. The
Mama D’s comfort food for men in need
The term “comfort food” takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to the food provided at The Salvation Army Men’s Hope Center in Norfolk, Va. The men who receive food and shelter here—along with countless other services such as
Singapore scores
United corps use soccer practice to reach others. Soccer is not the only thing on the minds of the members of The Salvation Army soccer team, comprised of boys from several corps in the Singapore district. The team meets every Sunday
New soldiers at Yakima Temple Corps
Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Leaders Majors Doug and Sheryl Tollerud recently officiated the enrollment of seven senior soldiers and four junior soldiers at the Yakima (Wash.) Temple Corps. The soldiers are from two new families who joined the corps in recent
Pahrump Corps sponsors Pack 413
The Salvation Army in Pahrump partners with the Boy Scouts of America. This summer the Pahrump (Nev.) Corps celebrated a crossover ceremony of its newly chartered Cub Scout pack. Corps Officer Captain Mark King, inspired by the desire to provide a well-rounded,
Bed and Bread trucks combat hunger
The Huffington Post recently highlighted a Detroit, Mich., program that daily sends three trucks to visit 55 locations throughout the city, serving 3,000-5,000 meals to people in need. The need for such services is at a critical level in Detroit where
Art and nonviolence
Salvation Army shares in Gandhi’s grandson’s tour. The Salvation Army participated in Dr. Arun Gandhi’s visit to Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 18 as he carries on the legacy of his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, by teaching his message of nonviolence in cities around
Promoted to Glory
Major Pearl Loraine Reid was promoted to Glory Sept. 3 from Milton, Wash. Pearl Loraine Hoadley was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Trinidad, Colo., the youngest of 10 children to Charles and Stella Hoadley. As a child, she attended the Trinidad Corps before
on the Corner “‘Soup, soap and salvation’”
By Bob Docter The Salvation Army has always been concerned about the indigent, the forgotten, the destitute and the impoverished of society. In seeking to provide aid, the Army discovered the contribution of addictive substances to the problems of the poor. This
SharperFocus “How is your ship?”
By Lawrence Shiroma, Major When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you (Is. 43:2 GNT). Ships often play a part in Scripture stories. In the Old Testament we read how the prophet Jonah
InProcess “Daniel Chapman: ‘If I can change, others also can!’”
By Glen Doss, Major Police were close on his tail as Daniel Chapman dashed into the trailer park. Talking rapidly on his cell phone, he peered out into the night. The ringleader—who had previously coerced him at gunpoint—urged him to go