Hospitality House seeks new partnership
Santa Barbara facility could lose Restorative Court program By Quinnitchell Brown - The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Hospitality House will lose its funding from the city of Santa Barbara as of July 2015, and is in need of a new source of
Preventative health efforts launch in Bahamas
New program includes cooking demos and Zumba classes By Vivian Gatica - The Salvation Army in the Bahamas wanted to do something about the health challenges facing its nation. When The Salvation Army Switzerland Territory World Day of Prayer Committee offered to
Arco Verde helps keep youth on track
[gss gallery ids="18371,18375,18376,18378,18377,18373"] The Salvation Army in Brazil operates a community center on over 100 acres of farmland. In the Prudente de Morais municipality of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, The Salvation Army Arco Verde Family Integration Center (CIFAV) offers free educational
US-Cuba relations opens opportunity
Cuba leader expects greater reach for The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - Following years of reported behind-the-scenes talks, largely influenced by Pope Francis, the recent shift to mend U.S.-Cuba relations opens a new door of opportunity for The Salvation Army in Cuba. A
Project HOPE focuses on families
With long shelter wait lists in Phoenix, project connects people to services and housing. The Salvation Army Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach to Place and Empower) has connected individuals experiencing homelessness in Phoenix to human services and housing since 1996. According to Brent
Rock the Red Kettle
Annual event spotlights Red Kettle Campaign. The 2014 Rock the Red Kettle event brought thousands of fans to L.A. Live in Los Angeles for a night of entertainment in support of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. The free concert included performances
CommuniGift part of Christmas
In Southern California, 410 families were assisted by The Salvation Army via a new online giving platform. By Kathy Lovin - As freshmen at the University of North Carolina (UNC), the late night conversations of Thomas Doochin, Taylor Sharp and Jake Bernstein
A fresh start
From addict to future soldier By Hugo Chavarría - Ever since my early school years in Costa Rica, my life was tangled up in disaster—mischief, pranks toward my peers, disregard for classes, and curiosity of alcohol and drugs. When I was 17, without having finished
West recognizes cultural awareness
The Salvation Army Western Territory celebrated 2015 Cultural Awareness Week (CAW), themed “Beyond: Crossing Boundaries. Extending Our Borders. Embracing Others with the Gospel.” The Multicultural Ministries department aligned a week of events and activities with the nationwide movement to spark a
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Pierce completes nine years in Africa
Major Beryl Pierce returns to the West after dedicated overseas service. By Karen Gleason - Major Beryl Pierce returned to the Western Territory from Zambia after more than nine years of overseas service with The Salvation Army. In February she will transition
San Luis Obispo receives large donation
‘Pay it forward’ money allows service extension to do the same. The Salvation Army in San Luis Obispo (SLO) received a check for $63,309 Jan. 9 from New Life Church to make-up for the holiday shortfall. A campaign to raise the funds