Post-prison outreach program quadruples in size
Initiative links former inmates to jobs, housing, mentors, bus cards, clothing vouchers, and other essentials. Studies have ranked Minnesota’s rate of criminal recidivism—a person’s relapse into criminal behavior—as one of the nation’s highest. The Twin Cities (Minnesota) Salvation Army is working to
Donor eclipses $1 million mark through luncheons
For the past 20 years, Annette Murdaca has been working tirelessly on behalf of The Salvation Army Lodi Corps in California’s Central Valley. By Julie Patterson - Ten years ago, Annette Murdaca made it her mission to raise $1 million in 10 years
East Cleveland opens its first community center
City is one of the state’s poorest areas. By Neil Munoz - The Salvation Army recently launched the East Cleveland (Ohio) Corps Community Center, its first ever facility in the city. The 31,000-square-foot community center replaces the old Salvation Army facility in the Hough
Make your plans for Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend
June 2–4 at the Long Beach Convention Center Territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder are summoning the troops of the Western Territory to the Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend in Long Beach, California, June 2-4, with international leaders
Filling need
One of The Salvation Army’s few free dental clinics expands amid growing demand. By Jared McKiernan - “How many years have you been doing drugs?” It’s something Ana Guthrie grew accustomed to hearing. After learning she had a tumor on one of her
Expansion in King County expected to double reach
Nearly 50 percent of area kids receive free or reduced lunches at school By Lora Marini Baker - In response to increased economic challenges of working families in east King County, Washington, The Salvation Army recently expanded its facilities and services in
Revolution Hawaii disciples commit to officership
Young Salvationists solidify their commitment to serve at RevHi. Matthew McQuade was just 20 years old when he attended Revolution Hawaii, “RevHI.” What he didn’t know: it would change him in more ways than one. “[I applied] because it would challenge me
General leads 150th anniversary celebration at oldest active Salvation Army corps
The music played throughout the weekend celebrated the Poplar Corps’ history and continued work. By Major Richard Mingay, IHQ - Standing in the shadows of skyscrapers in the heart of London’s East End, Poplar is the oldest surviving Salvation Army corps in
The Salvation Army provides support to Mozambicans
Officials have served 465 families in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Dineo The Salvation Army in Mozambique is responding to the first cyclone to make landfall in the country in a decade. Tropical Cyclone Dineo struck the coastal province of Inhambane
Inglewood Corps opens free clinic service
National University will provide in-person and telehealth services at the Inglewood and Compton Corps. By Laurie Bullock - The Salvation Army opened the first of two free Southern California health clinics in Inglewood in partnership with National University (NU) on March 16.
Ukulele Foundation donates ukuleles to The Salvation Army
Donations meant to “inspire the next generation” to play the ukulele. This year, The Salvation Army was one of three organizations to receive ukuleles from the Ukulele Foundation at the 9th Annual Ukulele Picnic of Hawaii at Kakaako Waterfront Park. Thanks
Taking the plunge in Bozeman
The Salvation Army serves participants at the event, which raised over $48,000 for the Special Olympics. On Feb. 20, in Bozeman, Mont., 380 individuals took the Presidents Day Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Montana, raising $48,627. The Bozeman Salvation