COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: March 25
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 25 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the seventh of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. After a roll call of command heads, Hodder shared
Simple ways to provide emotional and spiritual care for seniors
By Patrick Lyons, Captain - I was on a phone call with about 20 other individuals from various agencies who are working to mitigate the effects of aloneness on seniors. Most of these effects involved access to basic needs and services:
Juneau Corps youth provide essentials for seniors
Youth prepare toiletry bags for elders living in senior residences. By Karen Gleason - Juneau (Alaska) Corps young people came up with a project to help the community elders during the COVID-19 crisis—toiletry bags. “It was fun,” 15-year-old Reilley Halverson said. “ I
Salvation Army needs your help spreading the word
A message from the Territorial Commander: Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder: Hi everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. Right now, The Salvation Army is meeting human needs in Christ's name without discrimination
Coeur D’Alene Kroc Center launches virtual exercise classes
Although it’s now providing emergency services, the center still supports community fitness. The Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center is committed to helping its community stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. First and foremost, however, it has transitioned to an
Honoka’a Corps holds drive-in church
Corps members practice social distancing while still meeting for Sunday worship. Attendees of the Honoka’a (Hawaii) Corps on the Big Island’s northeast coast were able to congregate for worship March 22—they attended a drive-in church, led by Honoka’a Corps Ministry Leader
How The Salvation Army is responding to COVID-19 in Europe
With 182,470 reported cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the European Union, European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, The Salvation Army is mobilizing to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable people continue to be met across Europe. While the
International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will take place March 29
“The Power of One,” based on Isa. 6:8, is this year’s theme. Despite the social distancing and isolation mandated by the worldwide spread of COVID-19, The Salvation Army’s International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will still be observed as
Salvation Army transforms thrift store as emergency shelter
A message from the Territorial Commander: Hello, everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. I'm standing today outside of one of our Salvation Army thrift stores, where on a normal day shoppers
Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need
Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate need and ensure ongoing programming. The Salvation Army is committed to doing its part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of its customers,
Salvation Army takes worship, ministry online
By Christin Thieme– While society has largely gone home to self-isolate and slow the spread of coronavirus, we’ve quickly adapted to a life online. We’re seeing threads of therapists, spiritual directors and mental health care workers offering virtual sessions—many for free. Artists
CFOT Family Care kids do their part during COVID-19 crisis
Children at the College’s Family Care Center create messages of hope and love. By Karen Gleason– Children at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont are doing their part to reach out to others during the COVID-19 crisis, creating uplifting notes