Called to service
Out of divisional headquarters, this employee went to the front lines of emergency disaster response. As Administrative Assistant to the Southwest Divisional Commander, Jeannette Soto didn’t expect to be asked to serve with The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico. But
Combating compassion fatigue and burnout
Create a self-care plan to prioritize wellness and ensure continued capacity By Gabrielle Villafuerte - Imagine yourself as a cup full of water. In the social services world, we often pour ourselves out to help others. We pour out our energy, time,
Commissioner Ruth Osborne
October 23, 1921–March 2, 2017 Commissioner Ruth Osborne, O.F., was promoted to Glory March 2 from Suncoast Hospice in Clearwater, Florida. Ruth Campbell was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania., to Major John and Mrs. Anna Campbell. Because her parents were
Think again!
The General’s Easter message By André Cox, General - Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Easter is a time for us to reflect
Brigadier Gloria Nunes
April 13, 1926–Feb. 28, 2017 Brigadier Gloria Nunes was promoted to Glory Feb. 28, from Phoenix, Arizona. The youngest daughter of six children, Gloria was born April 13, 1926, in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. Her parents, Leandro Juan and Jacinta Acacio,
‘Cross’ roads
Major Nancy Helms-Cox returns to a significant place in her life. By Nancy Helms-Cox, Major - Certain roads—some physical, others metaphorical—impact our lives more than others. I call the really difficult ones “cross” roads. For Paul, it was the physical road to
Reaching refugees
Over 65 million people in the world today have been forcibly removed from their home, seeking refuge from conflicts, violence, human right violations, persecution or natural disasters. An estimated 12.4 million people were newly displaced in 2015 alone, according to
Caldwell arts gain momentum
Group plans to send dancers to perform at ENCORE! this June. The Caldwell (Idaho) Corps began a music and arts program late last year on Sunday afternoons. Each week, over 40 young people participate in dance, piano, percussion, brass and guitar.
The Salvation Army targets adolescent substance abuse
Chicago facility offers recovery option for girls and boys ages 13–17. By Alma Bahman - The adolescent brain often draws comparisons to a car with a fully functioning gas pedal but weak brakes. The gas pedal (reward system) is fully developed, but
Brigadier Betty Whiteside
November 15, 1921–February 25, 2017 Brigadier Betty Whiteside was promoted to Glory Feb. 25 from Oxnard, California. Betty was born Nov. 15, 1921, in Detroit to John and Maurine Whiteside. The family moved to California in 1926, eventually settling in Santa
Monterey Corps begins work behind bars
Weekly visits in the county jail aim to curb recidivism and spread hope. By Lizeth Beltran - Home to California's first theater, public library, publicly funded school and newspaper, plus an aquarium with 2 million annual visitors, Monterey, California, boasts a charming,
Salvation Army opens Florida’s first anti-trafficking shelter
In state with high need, program helps rescued victims. By Caitlin Johnston - When the term “human trafficking” is mentioned, most people still envision drugged women smuggled into the country. Dotti Groover-Skipper, who has spent decades fighting this epidemic, knows the reality