Oil industry downturn sparks increased need in Midwest
The oil boomtown of Williston, N.D., struggles as low prices cool the demand for oil production. The Salvation Army in Williston, N.D., increased its food, clothing, and transportation services from roughly 700 people in 2008 to 8,000 people in 2014—a nearly
Ebola crisis team continues work in West Africa
When Ebola emerged in West Africa in early 2014, The Salvation Army worked to help prevent its spread, providing sanitizer and sterilizing chemicals; gloves, mouth guards and safety buckets; and protective wear medical professionals. Yet the international organization, which currently works
Cycling for a cause
Retired officer will raise awareness and funds for hunger causes. By Karen Gleason - Recently retired Salvation Army Major Martin Cooper, 66, will embark on a cross-country bicycle trip this month to raise awareness and funds for hunger causes in the U.S. “As
West begins upgrade to Office 365
New productivity tools figure to ease dependence on IBM Notes. The Western Territory launched a new initiative to implement Microsoft Office 365 across the territory. The project, approved by the Territorial Finance Council earlier this year, kicked off in the Intermountain Division
Taking root
How gardens are helping some of Chicago’s hardest hit areas move toward self-sufficiency By Jared McKiernan - Beatrice Jasper is something of a fixture in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. She’s lived there over 50 years, through its boon, its plight and its move toward
‘New Day’ for trafficking victims
Philadelphia anti-trafficking program plans creative social enterprise for clients. By Vivian Gatica - The Salvation Army Philadelphia Anti-Human Trafficking program recently received a $15,000 grant to launch a creative arts project for women living in its new drop-in center. Former trafficking victims will
SAVN named Webby honoree
SAVN.tv was selected as an official honoree for The 19th Annual Webby Awards in the Websites: Religion & Spirituality category. “This is a huge honor in the internet advertising community and will translate into an enormous amount of [public relations] from
Strengthening accountability across The Salvation Army
Mission accountability framework By Dean Pallant, Lt. Colonel - To live the life of boundless salvation that God desires for everyone, we must have the ability to explain where we are going, how we will get there and the difference we are
Accountability movement
By André Cox, General - One of our significant discussions at the International Conference of Leaders in Singapore in July 2014 addressed the twin themes of accountability and impact measurement. A focussed attention on these themes has continued since in a
Connecting to the congress
Three ways to participate without being present By Jared McKiernan - As Boundless - The Whole World Redeeming draws near, thousands of delegates prepare for the trek overseas to London’s O2 Arena. The five-day congress will feature an array of culturally diverse celebrations
Russia Command announced
The Salvation Army in Russia will transform from a division to a command. The Salvation Army International Headquarters announced General André Cox’s decision to create a Russia Command in the Eastern Europe Territory, to begin operations Aug. 1. Presently the Army
Modesto teen room boosts worship attendance
Red Shield adjusts program offerings to meet community youth needs The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield is a youth center in the heart of South Modesto, Calif., that serves to educate, inspire and protect children, and provide services to families and