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