A tribute to Charlie Wilson
West Women’s and Children’s Shelter volunteer When told he was inspirational, Charlie Wilson would reply that the most inspirational people were those he helped daily. Wilson, known as “Grandpa Charlie,” died in November 2014 at age 99 after decades of service
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ricky Mason and Francisco Lerma
Crossroads Center volunteers By Tahreem Pasha-Glenn - It’s another busy night at The Salvation Army Crossroads Center in Denver, Colo. Clients line up to check in while staff and volunteers get the mats and supplies ready. Due to various factors, Denver has seen
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Amie Haakenson
Alaska volunteer Amie Haakenson of Anchorage, Alaska, volunteers countless hours at The Salvation Army McKinnell House, a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. “Her efforts help give kids and parents hope, providing them a special time to have fun and celebrate,” said Dani
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ed
Renton, Wash., volunteer Three years ago, Ed was unemployed, working day-to-day through a temporary assignment agency. The agency connected him with The Salvation Army in Renton, Wash, and he got a job ringing the bell during the Army’s annual Red Kettle
The value of volunteers
National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, recognizes the work of volunteers for causes and charities nationwide. By Christin Davis - Despite evidence that it leads to health benefits and greater life satisfaction, the rate of volunteering in the United States declined again in
Edinburgh diners ‘Take Time To Be Kind’
Wristband campaign supports The Salvation Army’s Pleasance Lifehouse. Diners at an Edinburgh restaurant raised money to help The Salvation Army tackle homelessness in Scotland’s capital city. The Hard Rock Café supported the Army’s Pleasance Lifehouse (center for people experiencing homelessness) by selling
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Dareka McGhee
Inglewood Citadel Corps volunteer By Jackeline Luna - In a foreign country without any knowledge of the native language, Dareka McGhee learned to replace words with a smile, a lesson she learned from the locals. Equipped with a grin stretching ear to ear,
General Cox leads Ireland divisional congress
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox visit Belfast to lead the division’s 135th anniversary congress. General André Cox encouraged Salvationists in Ireland to “reach up and reach out” during his first public engagement since receiving the all-clear from lung cancer. The
Multicultural ‘Impact’
Delegates meet to celebrate the Army’s diversity By Maryuli Darby - Recently, 115 delegates from throughout the Western Territory entered the San Jose (Calif.) Temple Corps for IMPACT, an event celebrating diversity in The Salvation Army. Regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age
Alaska Salvationists gather for annual Congress
Alaska Congress is “a time of spiritual renewal,” education. Juneau, Alaska, welcomed a visiting “army” when dozens of members of The Salvation Army assembled March 19-22 for an annual gathering called "Congress"--a Southeast Alaskan tradition since at least 1918. This year's event
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Gayle Sherod
Mesa Corps food pantry volunteer By Melany Stroupe - At The Salvation Army Mesa (Ariz.) Corps food pantry, clients will most likely be greeted by Gayle Sherod, 78, who handles everything from managing inventory to overseeing shipments. But what he enjoys most
Three remote communities on Vanuatu assisted
The Salvation Army is continuing its response in Vanuatu to people affected by Cyclone Pam, with particular focus on three remote communities on the island of Tanna. Latest figures suggest that 166,000 people on 22 islands have been impacted, of