Serving behind bars
Major Stephen Hartt used to enforce the law. Now, he serves those who’ve broken it. By Lizeth Beltran - As he walked up to his captain and broke the news, he knew deep down it was the right decision. Stephen Hartt resigned
We can be better
Celebrate Cultural Awareness Week and our diversity in God’s Army Linda Manhardt, Major - Throughout the Bible—and, in fact, throughout history—we see examples of how God’s purposes have unfolded in this world amid difficult, if not impossible situations. Today, it seems that
Devine retires as Gift Services director
Fulfilling various duties, Kathleen Devine now reflects on 26 years of employment with The Salvation Army. By Karen Gleason - Kathleen Devine retired as Western Territorial Executive Director of Gift Services on Dec. 30, 2016, after working 26 years for The Salvation
Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries reaches farm workers
The ministry delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California each week. Along California’s Central Coast, spanning Point Mugu to Monterey Bay, sit some of the most fertile farming regions in the United States. In the Salinas Valley, famously
Facebook group ‘sparks’ pay-it-forward movement
Traverse City residents bring ‘sharing economy’ to social media to help hurting neighbors in northern Michigan. By Jared McKiernan - The post went up early one November morning. “I'm trying to help a mom. She has two daughters and is expecting a son in
Human Needs Index informs fundraisers, policymakers
Now over a year old, The Salvation Army’s poverty measurement tool is coming up everywhere from grant proposals to meetings on Capitol Hill. By Jared McKiernan - The year was 2007, and business was booming in Nevada. Gaming revenues had hit a record
Fatherhood in Action takes root
The Salvation Army and the National Louis University partner to research methods for strengthening the paternal role in family and community. By Alma Bahman - From the strong moral compass to the breadwinner to the equal partner—what defines a good father has
General’s Consultative Council affirms Accountability Movement progress
Progress seen in the Accountability Movement could help all territories and commands in The Salvation Army. By IHQ Communications - The leaders of every Salvation Army territory and command met in New Jersey for a General’s Consultative Council (GCC) on Dec. 15,
General Cox encourages in Spain
General André Cox recently visited Spain, where he was eagerly anticipated by Salvationists and friends from the Spain and Portugal Command. Home to 36 corps, nearly 500 senior soldiers and over 100 junior soldiers, the Command formed in 2013, when Spain
Bringing change through story
Captain Lucy Chacha’s experience with female genital mutilation is fueling her dream to end the cultural practice in the Mara Region of Tanzania. By Debbie Horwood, Colonel - The Western Territory Women’s Ministries Department is raising funds throughout 2017 for the
Santa Ana Hospitality House reopens
The $6 million renovation took nearly a year to complete. By Laurie Bullock - Overcast skies cleared just in time for the grand re-opening ceremony of The Salvation Army’s Santa Ana (Calif.) Hospitality House. “Rain is used by the Lord to bring his
Trading the chimney for a kettle
Chimney sweep shares his “red kettle reason.” By Erica Rucker - When Mike Roberts, a chimney sweep in Lincoln County, Ky., realized that life had given him an abundance, he wanted to put something positive back into the world. He looked no