Global alliance
How the creation care movement is bringing interfaith groups together. In late 2016, The Salvation Army in the U.K., in conjunction with a contingent of Quakers and Catholics, made international news for helping to switch some 3,500 houses of worship in
Ordinary people, extraordinary science
How citizen scientists expand our horizons. Right now, all across the country, thousands of people are clicking through images of galaxies, categorizing them as either spirals or ellipticals. It’s a simple task based on pattern recognition. But it’s one that, thanks to
Trees turn to heat
“It’s firewood, but to them it’s gold.” - Lt. Kevin Pope, former Coos Bay Corps Officer The City of Coos Bay and The Salvation Army make use of downed trees together. In the rural town of Coos Bay, Ore., many residents
Winter good stuff collection
"We realize we cannot help everybody but it is our responsibility to help somebody." - Laura Cuevas, SquareHue President and CoFounder The Natural Citizen Set apart by simplicity and quality, The Natural Citizen cut out any frills, flavors or miracles to
Music of the soul
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Which songs connect with the deepest part of your being? Music is the language of the soul. Surely, at some point in your life you’ve connected—at the very deepest part of your
From all angles
“If you want to be effective at changing someone’s life, you’ll have to partner.” - Adrian Tirtanadi, Bayview Hunters Point Community Legal Executive Director and Co-Founder Collaboration addresses immediate legal needs and the underlying causes. On affordability and accessibility, The World Justice
Recycling project drives textiles to family stores
Program boosts family store income and builds awareness of other Salvation Army programs. Responding to increased competition on the national textiles donation landscape, Allen Chan, Salvation Army National Advisory Board member, championed a new pilot program in Wake County, N.C. “The thrift