Salvation Army in Santa Barbara adds drug treatment beds
By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army Santa Barbara (California) cut the ribbon April 11 on its new drug rehabilitation facility, funded through the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Services Division. The funding allows the third floor
The General Encourages ‘Holiness and Prayer’ at Retirement Service of Commissioner Vinece Chigariro in Zimbabwe
By Linia Nyamutara, Major - Leading the retirement meeting for Commissioner Vinece Chigariro, General Brian Peddle challenged Salvationists from the Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory to be people of prayer and holiness—attributes that were demonstrated in the life of the commissioner. “We
First Justice Immersion Service Corps team heads to Greece
Territorial Youth Department and SA Justice offered 10-day service trip to team of six. By Priscilla Santos - After 16 hours of traveling, the six of us who made up the Service Corps Justice Immersion team arrived in Athens, Greece, the cradle
General reiterates ‘spiritual imperative’ to care for children at international conference
By Joseph Halliday - Child protection practitioners from around the world recently attended a three-day conference at The Salvation Army William Booth College in London. The event focused on “New Learning and Best Practice” and brought together Salvation Army officers and
Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder is now ‘Senior Commissioner’
By Karen Gleason - Effective April 1, Western Territorial President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder holds the title “Senior Commissioner,” as announced by General Brian Peddle. The new Senior Commissioner got down to basics. “If a High Council is needed, and
IHQ launches new outreach initiative
Series of mini-films encourages Salvationists to share the gospel message. A new series of mini-films is being developed by The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) Communications team to encourage Salvationists and friends to share the gospel message in creative and engaging
Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas
The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the population since 2014. Hidalgo County, Texas, is dealing with a massive influx of migrant families who were released from immigration detention after Customs and Border Protection announced they were over
Feeding a need in Cheyenne
Changes at the food pantry allow the Cheyenne Corps to help people even more. By Caramie Petrowsky - For Lts. Chad and Mistie Lamb, their ministry as Cheyenne (Wyoming) Corps Officers is all about not holding back--what God provides through the community
Care packages keep college students connected
Golden State Youth Department finds a little encouragement goes a long way. “Who doesn’t love receiving mail?” This was Claire Covert’s reaction to the “encouragement packages” the Golden State Divisional Youth Department mails out four times a year—twice a semester—to college students
A model for success beyond camp
‘Leadership Pipeline’ By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - “What do I need to do next, Lord?” That’s the question that led Ed Covert to build a new leadership path not only for himself, but for generations to come. After the first 15 years of his
New Bayview Impact Center opens in San Francisco
The facility will tackle barriers that keep people in poverty. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army recently opened its new Bayview Impact Center (BIC) facility in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco—one of the city’s poorest areas. The center will provide
Sinclair, Salvation Army partner again, this time to help the Midwest
By Sinclair - Sinclair Broadcast Group is teaming up with The Salvation Army Western Division to deliver aid to areas devastated by severe flooding in the Midwest. Sinclair is holding its Day of Giving on March 25 to ask for donations to