by Warren L. Maye

At the Lancaster, Pa., Citadel Corps, a sewing club for seniors offers a welcoming space with ample opportunities to come together, work on projects, and share knowledge.

by Hugo Bravo

Phil Clark, a volunteer at The Salvation Army in Perth Amboy, N.J., is retired from his job as a postal worker. Whether helping at the food pantry or showing up early to clear brush, he’s always happy to help any way he can.

by Robert Mitchell

Christ’s resurrection from the dead is the crux of the Christian faith. You can find a lot of hints about its truthfulness from the Scriptures — from the dramatic change in the apostles to the eyewitness testimony of those who saw him alive. Celebrate the Resurrection, knowing it’s a fact.

by Robert Mitchell

Kathleen Virgalla didn’t know her life would change the day she walked into a Salvation Army soup kitchen looking for help. She found a lot more than food that day and has even attended a Salvation Army leadership seminar to be a leader at her corps in Bristol, Conn. Her children have found a home at the corps too.

by Guest

When The Salvation Army ventured into the United States, a young woman in her teens led the way, circa 1880. Her name was Eliza Shirley, and her ministry to people of all ages lit a spiritual flame in Philadelphia that spread across the nation and still burns brightly today.

by Hugo Bravo

“Pathway of Hope is not a handout, and it’s not going to change a life immediately,” says Janette Romero, Pathway of Hope case manager in Meriden, Conn. “But it is successful because case managers stay involved and engaged with their clients.”

by Robert Mitchell

There’s no retirement from God’s kingdom. While aging comes with its share of challenges, there is a way to do so gracefully that brings glory to God. Learn how some people have no plans for a rocking chair but instead want to serve God all the days of their lives.

by Hugo Bravo

You might have heard about professional athletes being pulled from games or taking time off to heal due to a concussion. A concussion is a type of head injury that happens when a physical hit, like a tackle, causes your brain to shake or even twist inside your skull. Years ago, an athlete who took a hit to the head was told to “shake it off” and keep playing. Today, we are better prepared to recognize the symptoms of a concussion. Read on to know the dangers of head injuries and how to stay safe.

by Robert Mitchell

Jonathan Torres knows what it’s like to be hungry and wonder where he’s going to sleep at night. When he wasn’t in a prison cell, he spent most of 2007 to 2011 living on the streets. Today, Torres has come full circle as part of the men’s ministry at the York, Pa., Spanish Temple Corps. He helps minister to homeless people and others in need every Tuesday evening from a Salvation Army canteen.

by Warren L. Maye

Four movies, three based on real-life stories, will move, uplift, and inspire you.

by Hugo Bravo

Most grandparents are content with the role of occasional babysitter, weekend dinner host, and shopper for that extra-special Christmas present for the grandkids. But sometimes, a loss in the family, health issues, or legal problems may mean that grandparents must step up and become the primary caregivers for their children’s children. The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford’s Parents Second Time Around program is giving these families the tools, information, and support they need.

by Hugo Bravo

On a cold February evening at Maple Ski Ridge in Schenectady, N.Y., Captain Bree Barker, an experienced skier and snowboarder, showed Dominick Fogle the proper way to stand after a fall on his board.

by Hugo Bravo

Getting ready for the playoffs? Score some team gear at your Salvation Army thrift store.

by Hugo Bravo

In many communities, the local church serves as a cornerstone of cultural and spiritual life. For Black members, it’s also a space of resilience, identity, and empowerment. These interviews with African American Salvation Army officers, employees, and supporters highlight their contributions and ministries, while also recognizing some challenges they’ve faced. We acknowledge them by sharing their testimonies with you. We celebrate the integral role they each play in the mission. Most of all, we honor them for their work in honoring the mission of The Salvation Army every day.

by Hugo Bravo

Through his studies, his musical talents (he performs hip-hop as “Ephraim Kings” and recently won a Gospel Choice Music Award), and his role at the Paterson Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Efrain Reyes hopes to help others develop a better understanding of God in our lives.

by Hugo Bravo

Fahmy Mamuya, a cancer researcher, discovered a community of like-minded volunteers and neighbors in Manchester, Conn. “Volunteering builds relationships. Not only with fellow volunteers, but with the people we serve,” says Fahmy.

by Guest

The Salvation Army is politically neutral but has long partnered with governments and civic authorities. In countless cultures and countries around the world, the Church has always had interactions with government. The early Church had a contentious relationship with authorities (particularly the Roman government), which resulted in the outright persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire until the Edict of Milan was issued in 313. During medieval times in Western Europe, the Church even took on governmental functions, crowning kings and queens to rule over the secular world according to Church dictates.

by Guest

As I was enjoying scrubbing some pots lately, it made me think of the contrary ways in which we clean ourselves spiritually. If we give our lives to Jesus, we may focus more on cleaning our bodies externally than we do internally: We try to scrub off the worldly lifestyle that we’ve been living and alter our external habits so that people can notice changes in us.

by Warren L. Maye

As 2025 comes into focus, we thought we’d take a look at how The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign makes an impact all year long. From Thanksgiving through Christmastime, the sight of dedicated kettle workers ringing their bells on cold winter days evokes a warm feeling in many hearts. It’s an invaluable opportunity to share God’s abundance and generosity with those who are most in need.

by Hugo Bravo

Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious, virus based illness that develops in your respiratory system. Flu viruses spread by tiny droplets released when you cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets travel and infect others through their mouth or nose. You can also catch the flu by touching an object that has the virus on it and then touching your nose or mouth; flu viruses can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours.

by Hugo Bravo

Every purchase you make at a Salvation Army thrift store helps fund local Adult Rehabilitation Centers, where people who are struggling from a variety of social and spiritual problems can find help and hope.

by Robert Mitchell

Charles Moore and his family used to be able to afford housing, but their life changed when his wife, Tiara, suffered a devastating stroke and couldn’t return to work. All the family had to live on was his modest disability check each month. “That’s how we ended up homeless,” Charles says.

by Robert Mitchell

The first time she walked into the building, she wasn’t a Salvation Army officer or even a Christian. She’d been invited by Jean Sainteme, who attended church there and had chosen this as the location for the couple’s first date. “My mother was impressed because he did not invite me to a club or to party or to drink. He invited me to church

by Hugo Bravo

Distribution Day is the highlight of the year for The Salvation Army in Syracuse. That day, families who have signed up through the Army and met income requirements visit the Syracuse Oncenter Convention Center and receive a donation of toys for their children and food for their home, meeting with an assistant to guide them in making selections.

by Warren L. Maye

Her most recent book is Gimme Some Sugar: 90 Devotions to Sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way. Kozar’s family was always warm and affectionate, and in a brief introduction, she highlights the importance of expressing care for the ones you love—without prompting.