Paving the Pathway to Hope for people mired in poverty
“We aim to bring lasting changes to participant’s lives by focusing on three pillars of change: jobs; housing; and a new community of support and accountability,” said Major John Chamness, leader of...
View Article#PrayForNepal and send financial relief
The Salvation Army East India Territory's initial response is focused on emergency relief - shelter, water and sanitation - as well the emotional and spiritual support. As the disaster unfolds and we...
View ArticleFedEx “delivers” disaster funding to Salvation Army Nepal relief effort
“During times of disaster, it is crucial for our response teams to provide relief as quickly as possible, and supporters like FedEx ensure that we have the means to do so,” said Lieutenant Colonel...
View ArticleRetired Salvation Army Major rides 3,000 miles to end hunger
On May 15, recently-retired Salvation Army Major Martin Cooper got on his bike. He's riding 3,000 miles across the United States to raise awareness about the problem of hunger in this country and raise...
View ArticleAspiring donut chefs, take note and start getting creative!
Frankly, I don't know how anyone could improve on the taste of a traditional old-fashioned donut (my favorite taste in all of creation) but a small chain of donut shops in Hawaii is willing to try! And...
View ArticleFind a National Donut Day event in the Western US!
Next week is a major holiday we observe here at The Salvation Army in the US. It's not a religious holiday imbued with deep meaning and eternal significance. No, it's National Donut Day on Friday June...
View ArticleThat homeless lady and dog in the nearby alley need your help. Here’s how.
Have you ever wondered where a homeless job searcher would keep their pet while looking for work? Showing up for an interview with a dog on a leash or a birdcage in hand probably doesn't make a good...
View ArticleL.A. Clippers & Chris Paul bless Salvation Army in Compton, CA
Here at The Salvation Army, we love a do-gooder! One of our favorites is Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul's family foundation is responsible for a lot of good around Los Angeles as is the...
View ArticleCommuniGift platform makes birthdays special for low-income kids
Harry's mom and dad are hard working and loving parents. They can afford to give him the basics but sometimes the extras many of us take for granted are beyond their reach. Like a birthday party with...
View ArticleUnpaid tickets – often the 1st stop on the road to financial ruin
What happens when someone can't afford to pay their tickets? If they can't pay the fine, their unpaid tickets mount up and their license is suspended or their car is towed to an impound lot. Sadly, for...
View ArticleSalvation Army hosts Special Olympics athletes for breakfast in LA’s South Bay
More than thirty athletes from Haiti, Benin and Suriname will be guests of The Salvation Army in Redondo Beach for breakfast this week in the lead up to the Special Olympics' opening ceremony on...
View ArticleSchool supplies can help low-income kids make lasting change
Every day, Salvation Army do gooders - whether they work here full time or support our mission in their spare time - dream up ways to create good and lasting change for people in need. We're always...
View ArticleCell phones can be a lifeline for homeless people
There was a recent story in Portland, Oregon about the prosecution of two homeless individuals who stole power from a street outlet to charge their cell phones. The community was outraged at the move...
View ArticleHelp a stranger without spending a single cent!
As a do-gooder, you've no doubt thought about ways you can positively affect those around you. Sometimes you've spent money to do good, or you've spent hours of your time. Other times you haven't...
View ArticleNursing students serve overflow crowd of homeless people
Nursing students at Azuza Pacific University in Southern California did something week that brought a tear to my eye when I read about it. Since our goal is to bring you stories that inspire you to use...
View ArticleAmerican Express employees collect 250K+ school supplies for AZ kids
Back-To-School is an important time of year for The Salvation Army because we know that every kids who gets a healthy start to the school year is more likely to enjoy learning and graduate. Our hope is...
View Article“Everyone laughed at Noah but he’s the only one who had a plan”
In October our news was full of coverage about a recent downpour that created mudslides and flash flooding along the "Grapevine" - the highway that connects California's central valley to Los Angeles....
View ArticleBooks for everyone on your Christmas list!
Are you looking for some good gifts for the readers on your Christmas list? This year, The Salvation Army's Frontier Press has a few offerings that might be just the thing: The Christmas Gecko, IRIS,...
View ArticleShop these red kettle retailers early and often this holiday season
A partner is someone who stands by your side when times are tough and when they're not. A partner supports you, holds you to a high standard, and shares your values. They do the hard work of caring....
View ArticleThis Friday is Realtor Ring Day across the US
Realtor Ring Day 2015 is happening this Friday, December 4 and we're excited! It's the day when real estate pros from around the US volunteer en-masse to staff as many of our red kettles as they can to...
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