The Salvation Army partners to prevent youth violence in Aurora, Colorado
The Salvation Army in Aurora, Colorado, lies right within the zip codes that have the highest impact of youth violence-related crime, according to city data. So when the opportunity presented itself to help, the corps didn’t hesitate. “We’re so close to
Creative Arts Conference reveals potential of the arts to help and heal
Delegates encouraged to connect with God to “Tell the Story.” The Western Territorial Creative Arts Conference, March 11–13, challenged delegates to “Tell the Story” amid the towering pine trees and burbling brooks of The Salvation Army’s Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen
Coeur d’Alene’s Mobile Kroc is supporting local schools at recess
Through additional staffing and programming at recess, The Salvation Army is meeting a direct need of the local school district—impacting some 3,000 students. “To really impact the community around us, we needed to get outside of our four walls,” said Kroc
How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND
What if you could find meaning by loving others? With The Salvation Army’s invitation to LOVE BEYOND, you can. The Salvation Army has been listening these past two years as the world expressed anxiety, restlessness and burnout. After a year researching how
The Santa Clarita Valley Corps stands firm on a foundation of love
The Salvation Army finds its place in California's Santa Clarita Valley. “It’s holy ground,” Envoy Laura Ann-Bloom Moore said about her ministry in The Salvation Army in California’s Santa Clarita Valley. She shared that belief with her late husband, Envoy Jerry
Better together: Youth musicians build community through weekend of music
The Western Territorial Youth Band and Chorus meet after a two-year hiatus. Eighty-five musicians ages 13-25 came together from throughout The Salvation Army USA Western Territory for the Territorial Youth Band and Chorus “Raise a Hallelujah” weekend Feb. 18–20 at the
The Salvation Army helps children rise up from the margins in Guam
In Guam, The Salvation Army expands kids' worldview by improving reading skills. Soon after Captains Eric and Kari Rudd arrived at their appointment in Guam in 2020, they recognized a profound need among many of the children coming to The Salvation
In Portland, youth grow while having fun in The Salvation Army’s troops program
When Captains Jillian and Mike O’Brien arrived at their appointment at the Portland (Oregon) Tabernacle Corps in August 2019, there were approximately 15 registered youth participants in troops, The Salvation Army’s informal, character-building Christian education program. Little did they know
One woman finds her place in The Salvation Army where she’s been doing good for almost 40 years
Luisa Martinez cares for Crestmont’s youngest residents at the College for Officer Training’s Family Care Center Luisa Martinez was simply looking for employment when she responded to a job opening listed in her local newspaper. It was 1984, and The Salvation
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