Salt Lake KUTV weatherman receives ‘Others’ award
The Salvation Army honors Sterling Poulson for his service to others. The Salvation Army Salt Lake Basin honored KUTV 2 News Meteorologist Sterling Poulson with one of its highest civic recognitions, the “Others” award, on December 9. Poulson orchestrates and conducts
Salvation Army continues Thomas Fire response
The blaze has now charred 250,000 acres. The Thomas fire is now the fourth largest in California's history. The massive inferno has charred roughly 250,000 acres and destroyed nearly 1,000 structures. Fire crews are working to establish containment lines above Carpinteria, Montecito
Learning to live for Christ
Two Salvation Army officers overcome addiction together to become faithful servants. By Hillary Jackson - If you were to ask Captains Jeff and Michelle Josephson 20 years ago what their life would look like today, they would probably tell you that they
Refugee summit seeks online participants
International Social Justice Commission plans two-day event for late January Displaced people, and the response of individuals, the Church and society to the worldwide refugee crisis, is the focus of a two-day online summit organized by The Salvation Army’s New York-based
Operation Santa Claus visits St. Michael, Alaska
Territorial leaders join this year’s excursion to bring Christmas joy to Alaska’s remote areas. The Salvation Army joined the Alaska National Guard Dec. 5 for Operation Santa Claus, a tradition that brings Christmas joy to children living in Alaska’s rural communities.
International Positional Statement on racism
The Salvation Army International Moral and Social Issues Council compiled the statement, recently approved by the General. General André Cox has approved the publication of an International Positional Statement (IPS) on racism, which states that racism is “fundamentally incompatible with the
Western youth mobilize for ‘I’ll Fight Day’ 2017
“I’ll Fight Day” is an annual youth-led servant evangelism day, when Salvation Army young people from around the world share the gospel through practical acts of kindness in their corps and communities. To help support I’ll Fight Day efforts, the
Therapy dog draws donations for The Salvation Army with special talent
Labradoodle causes a stir outside a Red Kettle in Honolulu. Honolulu’s number one Red Kettle bell ringer just might be Sydney, who has been known to double the donations compared to most kettles. “I guess if kettling was a sport, you’d
The Salvation Army international leader thanks ‘Army of Volunteers’
General André Cox, world leader of The Salvation Army, expressed appreciation to the many thousands of people whose “selfless contributions” enable the movement to “mobilize in the fight against injustice around the world.” His message of thanks coincides with the Dec.
International leaders inspire local mission at Wellingborough Corps’ 145th anniversary
By Bethany Gibson - One of the oldest Salvation Army corps in the world—in Wellingborough, about a two-hour drive north of London—celebrated its 145th anniversary celebrations with the visit of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's
Salvation Army child care a ‘godsend’ for single mother
By Caramie Petrowsky - Laura McLaughlin had reached her wits’ end. She was working nights and attending night classes at a massage school while her brother-in-law stayed with her two kids, Ja’mesia, 14, and Lourease, 8, while they slept. She would
Granite Education Foundation honors Salt Lake City Corps
The Granite Education Foundation honored The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps Nov. 9, for providing assistance to families in need during the holiday season. Granite Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, annually recognizes Utah organizations that have made a difference