Hurricane Isaac: Landfall Expected Wednesday Morning, 7 Years After Katrina
Residents of New Orleans may feel tropical storm force winds by midnight Monday in anticipation for Hurricane Isaac’s landfall on the Gulf Coast early Wednesday morning, the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Another Life-Changing Donation from American Signature & Value City Furniture!
Before your weekend officially begins, we thought we’d share this picture of Martell Smith (right) of Pittsburgh, PA receiving his new mattress, box spring and bed frame from popular retailer Value City Furniture. Smith is the latest of many grateful recipients of parent company American Signature Inc’s (ASI) Million Dollar Furniture campaign which gives generous [...]
It’s A Rad, Rad, Rad, Rad World: Race Collects $64,000 for Hungry/Homeless
Gorging on an Italian meal without your hands, acting out charades, dancing up a storm and dressing a hotel bed perfectly were just some of the activities that participants were required to perform at The Salvation Army Northern Division’s MOST Amazing Race on July 21. How many individuals are housed each night at The Salvation [...]
Join Us In Prayer for the World’s Children
Sunday, July 29, is the International Day of Prayer for Children, a day recognized throughout The Salvation Army on the Sunday nearest to July 30. July 30, 1880 marks the date when The Salvation Army in England began evangelical work among children. Today, The Salvation Army’s churches, after-school programs, Kroc Community Centers, meal programs, summer [...]
A New Life Because of The Salvation Army
The following was contributed by Becky Kreienkamp of The Salvation Army’s Midland Division – St. Louis. Click here to visit their website or check out their Facebook and Twitter pages! Despite her mother passing away, losing her home and living with strangers in a homeless shelter, Ruth Ann Bonnell is endearing and positive above all [...]
Thank You, American Signature & Value City Furniture!
Throughout the summer months, American Signature Inc. (ASI), best known as the parent company of popular retail brands Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, is providing comfort and style to the homes of American families in need by partnering with The Salvation Army.
Happy National Salvation Army Week!
Today, we kick off our 59th annual National Salvation Army Week. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 132 years.
An Easter Message from General Linda Bond
Easter is a blessed reminder from God that our hope and assurance rest in the promise of our salvation through His son’s sacrifice on the cross. Just as spring season undoubtedly displays new life each year, so we are renewed in our redemption and new life in Christ’s name each day.
In light of Good Friday tomorrow, we are pleased to share a message from Salvation Army International Leader, General Linda Bond. Happy Easter to you!
Holy Week Events at the Kroc Centers
In light of Holy Week and the approaching weekend, Happy Easter from all of us at The Salvation Army!
In addition the regularly scheduled worship services of Salvation Army locations nationwide, many of The Salvation Army Kroc Community Centers are hosting events in celebration of the Easter holiday.
Check out the list below to see what’s happening in your area. Click on the linked words for more information. We hope you’ll stop by for workout or worship!
Shelter Celebrates 30 Years of Saving & Empowering Domestic Abuse Victims
Elizabeth fled from an abusive boyfriend twice. Both times she was welcomed into the warm embrace of The Salvation Army.
Melynda knew she was in trouble when she was hit so hard she temporarily lost eye sight. She still wears an eye patch and is unsure if she will ever see clearly in her left eye.
