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Registration is now open for The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic’s 11th annual Walk for Justice fundraiser.  The event will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan.   In addition to exploring a world class zoo while supporting a worthwhile cause, Walk for Justice participants will enjoy family-friendly activities and the opportunity to bid o...

The partnership between The Salvation Army and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is a shining example of what can be accomplished when organizations work together towards a common goal. The two groups have a long history of collaborating in the aftermath of major disasters, providing aid and assistance to those affected. First joining efforts in New York City during the 9/11 aftermath, their partne...

Volunteers have always been referred to as the backbone of The Salvation Army, playing a vital role in its activities, especially during disasters. Recently, two sisters — Doris Gleason and Charlotte Cates — were on their way to attend a surprise birthday party, when they were approached by the Disaster Resource Manager from The Salvation Army in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The sisters were asked to lend a h...

In partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, The Salvation Army in Prince Rupert, B.C., has opened a newly renovated community kitchen. The main reason for the upgrade was to be able to meet client demand. The former community kitchen was about the size of a regular household kitchen, and it was not conducive to serving large groups of people. One of the major improvements to the kitchen...

In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that hit the City of Little Rock and surrounding areas, The Salvation Army has been providing support to those who have been impacted the most. The organization remains dedicated to serving the community, providing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care to those who are hurting after the storms.   At a hard-hit apartment complex and around t...

The Salvation Army Journey to Life Center, an emergency men’s shelter in Thunder Bay Ontario is supporting those experiencing homelessness during the latest extreme cold. The emergency shelter currently has space for everyone that needs to come out of the cold including a 25-bed overflow section. The Salvation Army’s mobile outreach vehicle also continues to go out every night, providing up to 200...

When tornadoes ripped across the entire state of Mississippi last month, many communities were thrown into chaos. What followed is an example of humanity and southern hospitality at its finest.   When Salvation Army units deployed to the area, crew members discovered a distribution center that was not an official distribution center at all.   Renee, a longtime resident of Blackhawk, explained. “Lo...

On Wednesday, February 22nd, representatives from The Salvation Army and FedEx welcomed a brand-new mobile kitchen canteen unit to the Emergency Disaster Services fleet for the Kansas and Western Missouri Division.   The new vehicle is the 22nd donation from FedEx to Salvation Army units around the globe including major cities in the US to as far away as Mumbai.   Major Kelly Collins, divisional c...

A series of tornadoes ripped through the state of Mississippi on Friday, March 24th, causing damage across a 200-mile path. By Saturday morning, The Salvation Army mobilized teams to assess the damage and to begin distributing meals, snacks, and water to survivors and first responders.   Units were stationed in Rolling Fork, Silver City, Winona, and Amory. In addition to meal service, The Salvatio...

The Salvation Army and the University of South Florida’s College of Nursing recently launched an innovative partnership in the Tampa area. The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Center houses approximately 160 men and women daily and, before this alliance emerged, between two and three non-emergency medical service calls were placed each day. This partnership aims to alleviate that burden.   The program,...

When the largest migrant shelter in El Paso closed on August 6th of last year, The Salvation Army had provided over 180,000 total meals. Although that specific project has ended, The Salvation Army has continued its mission to meet human need in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is now involved in a second project to continue its feeding operations at several hotels for homeless...

Every week, The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alberta Canada, has helped vulnerable families with food support through the Backpack Meal Program, where individual bags filled with meals and snacks are delivered to participating schools, and distributed to children enrolled in the program.   The Backpack Meal Program has been in place since 2014. As of the first week of February 2023, it serves 247 s...

As the massive clean-up effort continues following the 50-car train derailment in East Palestine, OH, on February 3rd, 2023, The Salvation Army has expanded its relief effort to areas throughout Columbiana County to meet the needs of affected communities. The Salvation Army continues providing food, spiritual care, and other assistance to families impacted by this event.    “It has been close to a...

As children reach their pre-teen years, they become more likely to face personal challenges and, while everyone is different, some may have more trouble than others when it comes to adjusting to situations that alter their emotions. The Salvation Army’s Red Cap Program focuses on giving participants a guide on how to identify their emotions and how to express them in a healthy way as a form of ang...

For years, The Newark Ironbound Soccer Club, with its over 1,200 players in almost 80 teams, has created high-caliber soccer players and won titles across the country. What many don’t realize is that this soccer club is run and operated by The Salvation Army. A lot of people don’t know that we have one of the largest, most successful inner city soccer programs in the country. To make the program a...

The Salvation Army’s 36th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Raised over 1.8 Million dollars to help the hungry and homeless across metro Detroit. The 27-hour radio fundraiser, presented by Ford Motor Company, was held on February 23rd and 24th, on 760 WJR with its on-air personalities and Bed & Bread Club founder, Dick Purtan. Throughout the day, appearances from special guests encouraged the comm...

The Salvation Army Kroc Centers are a network of state-of-the-art community centers located throughout the US. Most Kroc centers feature everything from swimming pools and weight training, to after school youth programs and even a worship center. Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, said that she took a tour of San Diego and it was then that she recognized a community that was in desper...

HOPE, is the first-ever Eastern Territory Salvation Army produced full-length documentary focusing on Stories of survival in the face of adversity. The film is about survivors of human trafficking who let us into their day-to-day lives after their trauma recovery and show us how they’re taking back control of their destinies through empowerment, love, trust and hope.   We want to bring awareness t...

On Sunday, February 12th The Salvation Army of Jackson Mississippi held its 26th annual SOUP-er bowl event. Delicious soups were donated by local restaurants and local celebrities stepped in to serve samples. There was also a silent auction and souvenir bowls that highlighted The Salvation Army theme of soup, soap and Salvation. All proceeds from the ticket sales and silent auction went towards su...

Housing First, Inc., a Mobile, Alabama-based nonprofit whose mission is to end homelessness in southwest Alabama, has entered into an expanded partnership with The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama to help fund shelter and services for more homeless families in the area.   Housing First, Inc. has pledged $100,000 per year for three years — to support Family Haven. Family Haven is The Salvation Arm...

General Brian Peddle, the spiritual leader of The Salvation Army has signed an open letter to the United Nations and Organization of Islamic Cooperation; expressing significant disquiet about the rights of Afghan women. The letter, signed by faith leaders and other global leaders, highlights ‘deep concern’ about the latest developments in Afghanistan where the higher education ban for women was re...

As affordable housing in Central Florida has moved the area to the top of the list of least affordable places to live in the U.S., and The Salvation Army seeing more and more clients in need of assistance, they knew something had to be done.  “Pathway to Housing”, is an extension of The Salvation Army’s existing “Pathway to Hope” nationwide initiate providing high-quality case management and outre...

The Salvation Army of Cleveland, Tennessee has started a new initiative to support their friends in the community struggling with homelessness. Outdoor, weatherproof lockers have been installed to the backside of The Salvation Army’s building. Offering a safe, weatherproof place for the local community to store their belongings. When it rains, their sleeping bags are often ruined. Backpacks get st...

On Thursday, January 26th, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit celebrated the recent renovation of the kitchen at The Salvation Army Detroit Harbor Light with a ribbon cutting ceremony in its also upgraded cafeteria. The $1.5 million dollar renovation was designed to accommodate up to 20 volunteers at a time, double the space of the old kitchen. It will produce large quantities of delicious and nu...

The Midwest Chapter of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation made a big statement Monday, joining The Salvation Army in the fight against childhood hunger. A $10,000 grant was awarded to The Salvation Army to help fund the many Salvation Army food programs across the Chicagoland area. As many people across the state continue to struggle with the ongoing impacts of inflation, the pandemic, and in...