Passion for Faith and Fashion Lead “Thrift Store Maven” to Salvation Army Career

Sarah Kincaid is an inspiring woman. Her passion for fashion and immense love for God led her to fulfilling career at The Salvation Army. Since childhood, Sarah was hooked on the fashions industry. While in college for fashion merchandising and management she worked at a trendy retail chain store.  While it was enjoyable work, she [...]

New $100,000 Canteen for The Salvation Army of Joplin, Missouri

Last week, The Salvation Army of Joplin, MO, unveiled a new $100,000 mobile canteen courtesy of Beacon Roofing Supply, a timely donation as the country’s tornado season began earlier this month. For those who are unfamiliar with these vehicles, The Salvation Army’s canteens are full service kitchens on wheels that deploy during times of disaster. [...]

Salvation Army Leader To Present at UN Commission On the Status of Women

Thousands of women will gather in New York City this weekend for the 2013 Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, a yearly meeting for nations to report their latest findings, and for organizations to develop policies and actions. The focus of this year’s meeting is on [...]

Salvation Army Participating in Bank of America Chicago Marathon

A popular verse from the book of Hebrews reads, “Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us,” symbolic encouragement to live a daily life of faith. But it seems representatives from The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division in Chicago are taking this exhortation quite literally as they plan to run over 26 [...]

Thank You, Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day this Sunday, November 11, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for this great nation. We pray that God bestows His blessing upon them for their unselfish struggle to preserve our freedoms, safety, and heritage. I want to share with [...]

Boeing Helps Make a Home in St. Louis

It looks like The Boeing Company – the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners – is also good at lifting spirits. Thanks to their partnership with The Salvation Army Midland Division, and with the generous support of HBD Construction, The Salvation Army’s Family Haven transitional home in St. Louis, MO just received an awesome playground upgrade. [...]

Salvation Army Serves Sikh Community

Thousands of mourners are expected to pay their final respects in Wisconsin today to the six victims of the Sikh Temple shooting that occurred last Sunday. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will be among the speakers before priests begin the 48-hour rite called Akhand Path which honors those who have [...]