Soup Kitchen Volunteer Gives Back to Community and Finds Personal Growth

When Jason wanted to give back to his community he volunteered at a Vancouver soup kitchen and found it was more than just assisting with food.

The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community. To learn more, please visit http://www.SalvationArmy.ca

Salvation Army Today - 05.28.2015 - Texas Responds to Historic Floods

What started as a series of tornadoes and thunderstorms has turned into dangerous flooding in the U.S. state of Texas. The response began one month ago, showing no signs of diminishing with further storms moving into the area.

Memorial Day Tribute

A tribute to the men and women who fearlessly defend the freedoms we all enjoy. God bless them.

Nepal Relief Efforts Continue; Kroc Economic Halo Effect Study

The Salvation Army continues to serve communities in Nepal nearly one month after a devastating earthquake.

Earlier this week, President Obama visited the nation’s newest Kroc Center, in Camden, NJ, highlighting the impact that investment in facilities and programs like Kroc Centers can have on the long-term health of local communities.

2015 Nepal Earthquake

On April 25, 2015, an Earthquake struck Nepal. Today your generosity will strike back. Donate to the Salvation Army and do the most good today.

Salvation Army Today - The General Visits Brazil

General Cox and Commissioner Cox recently visited the vibrant country of Brazil.

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club in Charlotte, NC is sending 10 teenagers to the impoverished Mexican village of Blanca Flor in July, where they will go door to door handing out LED solar lanterns.

Salvation Army Today - 05.12.2015 - Severe Weather in the U.S.; Retracing Steps in India

Beginning the middle of last week and continuing into the weekend, central areas of the United States witnessed severe weather. There were reports of more than 40 tornadoes with dangerous flooding that followed.

India was the first Asian country to have a Salvation Army presence which began in 1882. Now, 133 years later, a team from International Headquarters is retracing the steps of those early pioneers.

To Bring The Change

Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. Join the movement at http://www.playingforchange.com.

We want to share with you the ongoing story of courage that we are witnessing in Nepal; a story that you, as people who believe in and invest in the Playing For Change Foundation, are a part of. In Nepal the struggle for equality and protection from human trafficking is real. Our efforts to support local women and girls, and to educate rural people about the perils facing their daughters is urgent—today and every day.

Please join us in supporting the Mother’s Society’s work to defend the rights of women and girls, and the desire to create a more just and positive future.

Everything you do will make a lasting difference.

Salvation Army Today - Homeless Connect; #UpForSchool

Last month, The Salvation Army of Atlanta, GA held the third annual Homeless Connect. This necessary event gives the homeless community a place to come and grab a meal, clothing, and learn about valuable services.

The Salvation Army has pledged its support to one of the biggest petitions in history demanding that world leaders take immediate action to get every girl and boy into school. Salvationists and friends of the Army are being asked to join the five million people who have already signed the petition.

Salvation Army Today - Unrest in Baltimore; The General Visits Asbury University

The Salvation Army of Central Maryland has been serving on the streets of Baltimore this week working to clean up their neighborhood the day after riots erupted.

General Andre Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox visited Asbury University in Wilmore, KY. Asbury’s relationship with the Army can be traced almost 100 years back.