NAB meets in Jackson
Winter meeting presents Others award and looks ahead Marlene Klotz-Collins - The Salvation Army National Advisory Board (NAB) met in Jackson, Miss., Jan. 22-23, the first session to be led by newly-elected NAB Chairman Bill Burke, senior vice-president of marketing for Nationwide
Refuge in Tucson
New Hospitality House will offer 110 beds and two family apartment units. By Shawna Kroh - The Salvation Army in Tucson, Ariz., will open its new family-focused shelter this month as part of a shift to adapt to the city’s changing face
‘The Covenant’ prepares for premiere
Congress musical cast begins rehearsals ahead of Boundless 2015 By Vivian Gatica “As an ailing William Booth ponders the future of his beloved Army, we travel through history and across the globe witnessing his legacy in action. From the mountains of China
Under the mango tree
What can the African church offer the body of Christ? By Ted Horwood, Colonel Not long ago we were driving on a dusty road through the interior of Tanzania when we came upon a traditional house—mud bricks, mud plaster and dried grass
West moves to hack-proof systems
Over 150 locations in the territory to update credit card processing The Western Territory launched an effort to better safeguard the personal information of its supporters from theft and hacking. The Long Beach (Calif.) Family Thrift Store became the first facility in
‘Someone Cared’
By Lisa Barnes, Captain - I hate singing. I especially dislike hymns. Please don’t hate me for this confession—it’s just not my bag. To me they often feel distant and unrelatable, especially when the words aren’t in the normal order that we say them
Unexpected healing
A volunteer connected a young burn victim to medical care and The Salvation Army, and both found aid. By Caramie Schnell - Jose Manuel Roman has had so many surgeries, he’s lost count of the exact number. “It’s either 67 or 87,” he said.
Moving past the unthinkable
The Salvation Army Center of Hope helps families facing homelessness rebuild their lives. By Julie Cramer - Following an arrest, related legal fees and then unemployment, a woman we’ll call Sonya sought help from The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Charlotte,
NAB meets in Jackson
Winter meeting presents Others award and looks ahead The Salvation Army National Advisory Board (NAB) met in Jackson, Miss., Jan. 22-23, the first session to be led by newly-elected NAB Chairman Bill Burke, senior vice-president of marketing for Nationwide Insurance, and
Paradise unmasked
A Revolution Hawaii team member reflects on her first semester of service. By Belle Bottjen - After spending four months in Hawaii, I see brokenness. Instead of seeing sandy beaches, I see homeless people sleeping on them. Instead of seeing picturesque scenery,
‘Telling Our Stories’
New bi-annual publication features rich history of Salvation Army in the American West Kevin Jackson, Major - I love a good story. In fact, I believe our stories are what in great part make us fully human. My grandmother, one of the
Assistance continues for survivors of recent San Francisco fires
Local eateries support response efforts The City and County of San Francisco, The Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross, along with other local partners, are continuing service to nearly 100 individuals affected by recent building fires. The Salvation Army opened its