Salvation Army makes tax season less taxing
Several programs offer relief for low-income individuals filing their state or federal returns. By Vivian Lopez - With tax preparation costs soaring and U.S. tax laws constantly changing, tax season can be stressful and difficult for many Americans. Salvation Army corps throughout
Brothers win national boxing titles together
Modesto Red Shield young boxers win National Silver Gloves championships. By Vivian Lopez - Brothers Damon, 8, and Andre, 11, Flores recently hit milestones in their boxing journeys—together. Both brought home national boxing titles in their respective categories after winning crowns at
Salvation Army helps kids explore vocations in and out of the church
The organization is using creative ways to help youth identify their strengths and passions. By Caitlin Johnston - Captain Terry Masango has seen firsthand how The Salvation Army can open kids’ eyes to different career paths, dreams and aspirations. The Pasadena Tabernacle Corps,
Salvation Army feeds rural residents after winter storm
By Hillary Jackson - After a sudden, unexpected snow storm dumped nearly one foot of snow, and toppled trees and powerlines Feb. 24, residents of rural parts of Douglas County, Oregon remain without power. The Salvation Army Roseburg Corps stepped in to
Hodders make ‘lightning’ visits to 8 Southwest corps
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder traveled to the Southwest Division March 11-13, continuing their “lightning” visits of The Salvation Army’s ministry in the Western Territory. The Territorial Commander tweeted about the visits along the way: “Lightning visits
Canadian Staff Band Marks 50 Years with a Brass Spectacular
In March, The Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band (CSB), led by Bandmaster John Lam, marked 50 years of music ministry with a series of concerts and worship services in Toronto. Four bands from the United States participated—Chicago Staff Band, New
Sunbeams to join in Commissioning weekend gala
By Caitlin Johnston - Multiple generations will come together this summer to honor girls, past and present, who achieved the prestigious Commissioner’s Sunbeam Award as the youth program nears its 100th birthday. Sunbeams—a Salvation Army program for girls in elementary school—was founded
Tyson Balmoja gives back
Once homeless in Chinatown, Balmoja now preaches all over Oahu. By Karen Gleason - Tyson Balmoja has a gift for sharing the Word and mentoring others. He ministers with The Salvation Army on the island of Oahu in a number of ways—at
Healthy future in store for The Salvation Army in Africa as leaders declare ‘we can’
By Wayne Bungay, Colonel - Salvation Army leaders from across Africa met in Kigali, Rwanda, from Feb. 23 to March 1. The 34 delegates to the Conference of Africa Leaders (COAL) represented the 26 African countries in which The Salvation Army
Salvation Army responds as deadly tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia
By Hanna Karlsson - After tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia March 3, The Salvation Army’s well-rehearsed emergency response swung into action. The worst storm struck around Beauregard, in Lee County, about 60 miles east of Alabama’s state capital, Montgomery, with tornadoes
Motorcycle ministry revs up in West
The West’s Motorcycle Ministry is an officially chartered outreach of Community Care Ministries. The Community Care Ministries (CCM) Motorcycle Ministry is up and running in the Western Territory, with approximately 30 riders participating from the Northwest, Southwest, Alaska, California South, Del
Salvation Army Prescott resupplies local teachers
School supplies in July are like toys at Christmas. Everywhere you look, stores, companies, churches and The Salvation Army are all teaming up to support students and educators as school begins. But come winter, the halfway point through the school