The Salvation Army begins disaster response in Sierra Leone
The Salvation Army in Sierra Leone is responding after torrential rains in the capital, Freetown, caused significant floods and devastating landslides. According to the latest reports, almost 400 people are known to have lost their lives—most in a landslide that
Operation Backpack gets kids ready for school
Three hundred children received backpacks full of school supplies August 5 at the The Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Service Center In Harbor City, California. Volunteers helped the kids, whose parents had signed up prior to the event, select their
Echelon Hawaii teaches business etiquette
The Echelon board of The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division recently hosted a dining and business etiquette class for young professionals at the Pacific Club in Honolulu. Led by professional trainers Donna Takeda and Wendilee Adkins from Central Pacific
The Salvation Army aids in missing person search in New York
After four days in the wilderness, the lost hiker was found alive by first responders and taken to the hospital. The Salvation Army responded last week to support the Margaretville Fire Station in Delaware County on a missing person search in
Army’s acceptance creates lifelong loyalty
By Brandi Salas - “The Salvation Army taught me how to cook a good Chicken Hekka in more ways than one,” said 91-year-old Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano. Dimples is a life member of The Salvation Army Kauai Advisory Board and a volunteer
General launches film at IHQ
The Salvation Army, led by General André Cox, helped to launch “Together - A Journey of Neighbourhood Conversations” (#TogetherFilm) at International Headquarters. The film follows Salvationists Dr. Ian Campbell and Alison Rader Campbell to four communities in China, India, the USA
Norma’s rock: The Salvation Army Lihue Corps
By Brandi Salas - Lihue, Hawaii, resident, 65-year-old Norma Cortez, lives comfortably in her own apartment, a humble abode adorned with drawings, vibrant artwork, and photos of her mother and siblings. “I’m a simple person,” she said. “I used to care for
Great Falls gets ready for new school year
At its after-school program, The Salvation Army in Great Falls, Montana, helps students successfully make it through the school year, offering homework assistance and one-on-one tutoring. When their homework is done, the kids can enjoy non-academic activities like singing, sports,
New center will empower change in Ferguson
By Elizabeth Kinzie - The Salvation Army in St. Louis, Missouri, is playing a significant role in rebuilding community relations in Ferguson, the scene of rioting and civil unrest in 2014 following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was shot
Salvation Army responds to active shooter standoff in San Francisco
Police received a call about shots fired near Corona Heights Park late last night. By Sally Robb Haims - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in San Francisco responded to a call this morning to head to the scene of
The Salvation Army starts new ‘host family’ trafficking projects in Nigeria and the Philippines
The two countries have been linked to high victim referrals. On the back of the U.N.’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, The Salvation Army will launch the Community Awareness and Recovery (CAR) project in Nigeria and the
‘A Simple Gesture’ helps feed Anacortes
By Callie Hall - In Anacortes, Washington, “A Simple Gesture” can make the difference between a family going hungry and having enough to eat. The local nonprofit provides an easy way for individuals to donate to The Salvation Army food bank,