Juneau Salvation Army participates in Paper Plate Campaign
Joining other food providers to help raise awareness of hunger in Alaska, The Salvation Army Juneau Corps, led by Lts. Lance and Dana Walters, participated in the Paper Plate Campaign, at the suggestion of the Alaska Food Coalition (AFC). Clients at
ARP grad risks life to stop robbery
By Sydney Fong - John Oliveira knows he is fortunate to be alive. And he has a one-inch scar under his left arm to remind him. “I’m so lucky,” said Oliveira, a 2012 graduate of The Salvation Army Reno (Nev.,) Adult Rehabilitation
Army responds to flooding in Bangladesh
By Lt. Col. Alistair Venter - The Salvation Army in Bangladesh is providing assistance to those affected by flooding, particularly in the District of Sirajganj. Heavy rainfall in late August caused flooding that forced many residents to relocate to higher elevation on
International Theology and Ethics Symposium now underway
By Richard Munn, Colonel - Forty-two officer and soldier delegates from 34 territories around The Salvation Army world are gathered at Sunbury Court, near London, for the 2014 International Theology and Ethics Symposium. Called by the General and coordinated by the
International leaders visit the Caribbean
By Vevene Jonas, Lt. Col. - An island-hopping tour of the Caribbean enabled General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, to sample Salvation Army life in five countries in just over a week, accompanied by territorial
Army responds to Cabo San Lucas hurricane
EDS team and canteens at the scene to help with relief efforts The Salvation Army Mexico Territory deployed 16 people and three canteens in September for Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response to Hurricane Odile in Cabo San Lucas. Efforts included serving
Amsterdam princess opens new Salvation Army facility
By Nathan Sudemeier - Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands opened a brand-new Salvation Army residential facility in Amsterdam, Majoor Bosshardtburgh, named after the country’s best-known Salvationist. Situated in the northern part of the city’s red-light district, the center
Army expands childcare program in Sacramento
The Salvation Army of Sacramento County announced 50 new openings at its Early Care and Education Program after receiving California State Preschool Program’s restoration funding in September. “We are excited to open up our preschool program to more families in our