‘We will not stop’—volunteering during a pandemic
Denver residents Elias and Candy Salgado began helping a few families in need by using their own finances, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the number of financially vulnerable families skyrocketed. A friend suggested they go to The Salvation Army for
Salvation Army General gives thanks on International Volunteer Day
General Brian Peddle, the international leader of The Salvation Army, released a tribute to the many thousands of volunteers who serve others through the movement in 131 countries in marking the United Nations annual International Volunteer Day Dec. 5. His
First Lady Melania Trump visits The Salvation Army in London
The Salvation Army in Clapton, north-east London, hosted a visit from First Lady Melania Trump Dec. 4, accompanied by Suzanne Johnson, the wife of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Trump and Johnson helped Salvation Army volunteers and children from
13 inspiring quotes on doing good
No matter who you are, you have the ability to do good. Why? Because behind every act of giving is an attitude of grace. What we can do for others is like throwing a pebble into a river—it starts small,
4 ways to volunteer with your kids
The benefits of volunteering are endless at any age. But for children, giving back to the community can set the framework for a lifetime development of quality skills, meaningful life lessons, and a greater understanding of the world that gives
How to make the most out of volunteering
To be a volunteer is to be a giver of good things, of life, of shared burdens. To be a volunteer requires sacrifice, generosity, and action. As we approach April, or volunteer month, consider these mindsets and methods to give
9 habits of highly successful volunteers
How you can strive to make the most impact when giving back To be successful at something like volunteering your time may seem counterintuitive as it's more about giving freely than being "good" at something. But volunteering is like everything else
Can volunteering ward off depression?
Studies show maintaining social connection is key when trying to help alleviate symptoms. When Tessa's mom died suddenly of a heart attack, she not only lost a companion, whom she spoke with every day, she became the primary caregiver for her
9 lessons I learned volunteering
Our world is filled with opportunities to step up and use our gifts and talents to help one another. And volunteering is one of the best ways to do so. But what’s often overlooked is how volunteering experiences can change
18 quotes to inspire you to be the light
We all hope to make positive changes in the world, but sometimes we feel stuck or as though our good deeds aren't making a difference. We wonder whether our efforts even matter. In the grand scheme of things, what difference
West challenged to kettle volunteer increase
Corps and units aim to recruit volunteers for an additional 40,000 hours this season. By Christin Thieme - The second half of the year means one thing in The Salvation Army: Christmas is coming. This season, corps across the Western Territory are
How to find a new community
Your willingness to be open and vulnerable can be a major help. At some point in our lives we will find ourselves looking for a new community. It might be because we switched jobs or schools, and that forced us to