The Salvation Army’s 2022 Rose Parade band marches with hope into the new year
While much of life has yet to reach to a pre-pandemic level of “normal,” the return of the iconic Rose Parade—and The Salvation Army’s marching band performance in it—brought a sense of warm familiarity that only the return of a
San Diego students ring in the Christmas season in style at the kettle
Some might say “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” but they probably haven’t experienced the students from the TRACE Program at the kettle. Every year, the group rings the bell in San
Former Sunbeam receives esteemed Commissioner Sunbeam award years later
One woman’s testimony shows how community involvement, shared faith, and perseverance can lead to acclaimed accomplishments. The Salvation Army’s Sunbeam program, founded in 1921, empowers young girls through knowledge and fellowship. The program, made for girls in first through fifth grade, provides
Kettle Kickoff celebrates youth programming and raises over $4,000 in a single night
Salvation Army’s Red Shield community center in Los Angeles hosted its annual Kettle Kickoff for a night filled with talent, gratitude and generous donations. Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield Community Center held its annual Red Kettle Kickoff on November 20
How The Salvation Army’s mariachi program is bringing community and culture to Los Angeles
The Salvation Army’s Red Shield community center in Los Angeles provides a program for kids focusing on mariachi music and traditions. “The idea behind the mariachi originally was to tell stories,” said Los Angeles Central Corps Officer Lt. Angel Amezquita. “It’s
Chickens bring people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon
The corps’ new “chicken ministry” engages children attending the after-school program. Initially, Envoy Dennis Stumpf planned to house the six chickens now living at The Salvation Army Coos Bay (Oregon) Corps at his home. A man who likes his breakfast, he’d
The Salvation Army serves from the heart in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Captains Joe and Judy Zhao lead the Army’s Chinatown ministry, now in its 135th year. For Captains Joe and Judy Zhao, their ministry in San Francisco’s Chinatown isn’t just about “doing the most good,” it’s about “being the most good” and
The Salvation Army rescues a stranded group of students in Hoonah, Alaska
In September, 30 students and faculty from the University of Southern California arrived in the city of Hoonah, Alaska, for what was to be the beginning of a semester-long project. The group, who are part of an interdisciplinary study program
Day of the Girl 2021: Reclaiming ‘girl power’ across The Salvation Army
Celebration and action marked The Salvation Army’s recognition of the International Day of the Girl. All events were centered around the theme “Restore: Girls Caring for the Environment,” with youth groups and Salvation Army schools turning to activities such as
Park creates a safe place outdoors for residents of the San Francisco Tenderloin
What began as regular block activations in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood to keep youth safe on their journeys to and from school, transformed into the creation of Safe Passage Park. Built on the 200 block of Turk Street earlier this
New Salvation Army International Positional Statement calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’
A new Salvation Army International Positional Statement (IPS) on “Caring for the Environment” sets out a strongly worded and compelling description of the many ways that God’s creation has suffered catastrophic damage from the actions of human beings. Pledging to
Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth
The roots of Hispanic ministries in The Salvation Army Western Territory run deep—with many well-established, multigenerational Spanish-speaking congregations making an impact on the communities they serve in their own way. Still, the need for Hispanic ministries at more corps in the