ISJC: 2020 ‘pivotal’ year for women
In every context of injustice, females suffer the most. Globally, women do three times more unpaid care work than men. Women and girls together account for 72 percent of trafficking victims worldwide. In the least developed countries, 60 percent of
‘Reimagining’ The Salvation Army International Women’s Ministries launch event
Highlights include a new logo, new vision statement and the call to “do a new thing.” A “Reimagining” launch event for The Salvation Army International Women’s Ministries that took place Feb. 12 at International Headquarters in London combined video clips, music
International Women’s Ministries hosts ‘Reimagining’ live stream event
The Salvation Army is “Reimagining” Women’s Ministries worldwide to be fit for purpose in the 21st century. The World President of Women’s Ministries (WPWM) Commissioner Rosalie Peddle and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries (WSWM) Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham will challenge Salvationists and
Boise Corps opens new facility
Campus brings corps, social services and Booth Marian Pritchett School under one roof. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army in Boise, Idaho, cut the ribbon Oct. 19 on its new, 45,000-square-foot facility that brings the corps, social services and Booth Marian
Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor Program helps homeless women gain self sufficiency
New focus is on women’s self-sufficiency programming. By Hillary Jackson - The Salvation Army’s Safe Harbor program, located in the heart of the Old Town district in Downtown Portland, Oregon, transitioned its service offerings July 31 to focus on its
Salvation Army Hollywood Temple Corps hosts Influence Lab Women’s Evening
Kathleen Cooke leads event aiming to inspire Christian women in media. By Karen Gleason - Salvation Army National Advisory Board member Kathleen Cooke hosted an Influence Lab Women’s Evening at the Hollywood (California) Temple Corps Sept. 13. During the program, Cooke interviewed
Ola Kino Maika’i project brings culture into recovery for Hawaiian women
By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services (FTS) in Honolulu recently received a $278,212 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for its Ola Kino Maika’i 2.0 project, which incorporates cultural practices into the continuum of care for
How to find your Booth Memorial records
The Salvation Army Western Territory built upon the history of the Army’s work in England when it established its first home for young pregnant women in 1887 in Oakland, California. This home led to a total of 10 similar institutions
Love makes room—unexpected women’s ministry leaders
By Jolene K. Hodder, Commissioner - When I was a child, there were always visitors in our home. Those who came to our door were frequently invited to stay and eat. Chairs were added to the table, my siblings and I
Phoenix ARC triples capacity for women
ARC dedicates newly renovated “Lyncrest” residence. The Phoenix Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) dedicated the renovated women’s residence facility, called “Lyncrest,” May 15, more than tripling the ARC’s capacity for women from eight to 27 beds. The event was part of
Mom’s an alien?
I grew up in a border town in Arizona and my family would regularly drive to Mexico to get tacos or tortas for dinner. When coming back to the United States, we’d have to wait in a long line of
Women’s ministry from a male perspective
Lt. Lincoln Hawk credits his mother for his love of corps programming. “They were a bit confused,” Lt. Lincoln Hawk said about the members of a group he leads at the Grays Harbor (Washington) Corps: Home League. Hawk admits he has taken