CSU East Bay Frat Raises Funds To Help Build A Playground At Our Hayward Site

A KTVU story about the members of the CSU East Bay Lambda Theta Phi fraternity raising funds and helping to construct a playground at our Hayward site.

Dr. Phil's Special Opening At The 2015 Gala

Dr. Phil's Special Opening at the 2015 Gala

Salvation Army Today - 9.22.2015 - Homeless World Cup; Pope Francis Visit; Railway Station

The Netherlands Salvation Army recently co-organized the 2015 Homeless World Cup.

The Salvation Army in Philadelphia is preparing for Pope Francis' visit.

The Salvation Army in India has a powerful ministry with children who live in the railway station.

Lean On Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

We're proud to present a brand new Song Around The World, "Lean On Me", for The Art of Saving a Life campaign! The support of our Playing For Change global family just goes to show the amazing impact art can have on people everywhere. Enjoy this video and join us in sharing all of the art created in this effort to improve children’s health around the world!

About The Art of Saving a Life:
Despite great progress, one in five children today do not have access to the life-saving vaccines they need. The Art of Saving a Life, a project commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a collection of stories about how vaccines continue to change the course of history. It offers an opportunity to hear, see and feel the tremendous impact of immunization, and to energize us in the global effort to protect every child from life-threatening disease. These stories are told by more than 30 world-renowned photographers, painters, sculptors, writers, filmmakers, and musicians to impress urgency on the global community to reach all children with the life-saving vaccines they need. Visit http://artofsavingalife.com to learn more!

Leaven Summer Recap 2015

Summer 2015 has been a blast here at The Leaven!

Our Music Students In Ghana Unite To Record An Original Song

We are pleased to share the impact your support is having on children around the world. Their words affirm the ways that music is changing their lives for the better. It is particularly exciting to see these beautiful children grow up and flourish now that they’ve had music through Playing For Change Foundation programs in their lives over many years.

Halik is one such student. We are so proud of the skills and passion he has developed over 5 years at the Bizung School of Music & Dance. We are honored to present his original song, filmed and recorded with students and teachers at the Bizung School.

Thank you for believing in Halik and for investing in him and the more than 1,000 students who are learning music through Playing For Change Foundation programs. When we come together, everything is possible.

Imuhar | Live Outside

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

We are proud to release this video from our PFC Live outside series featuring Bombino and his band performing "Imuhar." This video was recorded and filmed live outside near Boston, Massachusetts and reminds us that some of the greatest music we ever hear is simply live and in the moment. Bombino comes from the nation of Niger, located in West Africa, and shares this song of perseverance and hope. Carry it with you and together we can create a better world one heart and one song at a time.

Katrina & Beyond Event; Blood On The Flag

The Richard D. Brittle Center of Hope held an open house this weekend and participated in the city of New Orleans' Day of Service.

A new book, Blood on the Flag, has been published, honoring The Salvation Army's 150th year.

Salvation Army Today - 09.01.2015 - Freedom Center Opening

The Salvation Army in Chicago, IL expands and opens a brand new facility.

The Salvation Army community health and development program in South East India is making a huge difference in the lives of many.