ARCC partners with camps for work and play during COVID-19
By Hillary Jackson - “It’s amazing right here,” Jason said, pausing from his work to maintain a trail at Camp Mt. Crags with other beneficiaries from the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC). Motioning to the rocky edifices topped with crosses
Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army is there for all
In almost all of the 131 countries where The Salvation Army operates, emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are underway to provide relief and respite. The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services team at International Headquarters—as well as the International Health
Salem Kroc Center, AT&T partner to provide free childcare for frontline workers
To support the increasing demand for childcare for first responders and healthcare personnel, The Salvation Army provides free emergency childcare for first responders and healthcare personnel for children ages 4-12 at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in
Western Territory holds COVID-19 Town Hall teleconference for donors
Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder and Territorial Social Services Director Sabrina Kiser provide an update on the Army’s COVID-19 response. By Karen Gleason - To listen to the meeting, please click play below: The Salvation Army Western Territory held a virtual Town
The Salvation Army is dedicated to keeping seniors safe during COVID-19
My name is Athena Morano, and I’m the resident manager for our retirement home. Here we have 49 independent apartments for those 62 and above. The residents are staying inside for their safety. One resident, in particular, shared that she
From Samoa to Hawaii, the international Salvation Army responds to the General’s call to prayer
By Kevin Sims - Salvationists and friends around the world responded with passion and compassion to General Brian Peddle’s call for the international Salvation Army to “follow the sun” and pray from sunset to sundown April 19 for the fight against
Even with stimulus checks in hand, need compounds for many American families
The Salvation Army is seeing a surge in first-time clients, but the increase in demand for its services could persist well beyond the shutdown. By Jared McKiernan - A sharply dressed father pulled into the parking lot of The Salvation Army in
How The Salvation Army opened a new Denver shelter in under 24 hours
By Caramie Petrowsky - To cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army in Denver opened a new 24/7 men’s shelter, called the 48th Street Shelter, in less than a day. It also converted its Crossroads Shelter into a 24/7 facility. Originally,
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division receives $20,000 grant from CVS Health
The funds will be used to support ongoing food basket and meals-to-go distributions during the COVID-19 crisis response. The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Health to support its response to the COVID-19
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: April 20
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting April 20 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the 17th of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. Divisional leaders and key staff joined the meeting from
Echelon Hawaii member starts mask sewing drive
The project is generating thousands of face masks for Oahu’s essential workers. By Karen Gleason - Lauren Matsumoto, a member of Echelon Hawaii—The Salvation Army’s young adult advisory organization—and a representative for Hawaii’s 45th House District, has been coordinating project #malamasks, a
Why I wish to be like a simple Ziploc bag
By Jesse Oldham - The Salvation Army in Great Falls, Montana, received a regular donation today with a couple thousand pounds of bakery goods, meat and produce from a major big box store. The donation also included seven damaged boxes of